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Over 50% ETH To BTC Transactions On ThorSwap Are Stolen Funds

The interchain swapping and borrowing protocol, ThorChain is a darling for major crypto exploiters in moving their funds to Bitcoin.

Written By:
Gopal Solanky

Last updated: October 2, 2023 10:30 AM
Published 2023-10-02
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The crosschain transaction network Thorchain has been loved by hackers, with it recording that more than 50% of its transactions are in stolen funds. 

According to the pseudonymous analyst Tay, more than 50% of ETH to BTC transactions through ThorSwap Router over the past 4 months have been stolen funds. It includes transfers from exploiters of FTX, Stake, Nirvana, Automic Wallet, and others. 

Welp, the hackers and money launderers—both the Russian/CIS region ones and North Korean ones—are loooooving @ThorChain lately.

In fact, in the last four months, ***more than 50%*** of the ETH -> to ThorSwap Router -> to BTC have been stolen funds. 😬😬😬😬😬

rip. pic.twitter.com/V4KscNilRA

— Tay 💖 (@tayvano_) October 1, 2023

Analyst has found approximately $57 million (34,583 ETH) of stolen funds going to BTC through ThorSwap which accounts to over 65% of total ETH to BTC transactions. It’s all coming straight from the exploiter addresses. 

All these bridging of stolen funds include a total of ~$32 million of ETH from FTX hacker, ~$15 million in ETH and USDT from Stake hacker, ~$10.4 million of ETH from various Seed Phrase and private key compromised wallets and other transactions from Nirvana and Automic wallet hackers. 

ThorChain allows swapping and borrowing a variety of digital assets regardless of any network barriers using its novel interchain infrastructure. It currently has a TVL of roughly $282 million, according to DeFiLlama data.

Also Read: FTX Exploiter Moves 5000 ETH After 10 Months, Bridges To BTC

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Gopal Solanky, Senior Reporter for Markets and Protocols at The Crypto Times
By Gopal Solanky Sr. Crypto Journalist
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Gopal Solanky is a Senior Reporter, Markets & Protocols at The Crypto Times, based in Ahmedabad. He covers institutional crypto adoption, Bitcoin treasury strategies, DeFi markets, protocol ecosystems, Ethereum network activity, Hyperliquid, on-chain trends, and broader digital asset market movements. Gopal has been active in the crypto ecosystem for more than six years. Before joining The Crypto Times full-time in 2023, he worked as a freelance crypto content writer, developing a strong understanding of blockchain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, market cycles, token mechanics, and peer-to-peer systems. His reporting focuses on explaining how protocols work, why market movements happen, and how institutional and on-chain activity affects crypto investors and builders. At The Crypto Times, Gopal regularly writes market analysis, protocol explainers, breaking news, and technical breakdowns across Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, altcoins, treasury companies, and Web3 infrastructure. He also conducts on-the-record interviews with regional Web3 founders, protocol teams, and ecosystem leaders. His work has been cited by external publications, including Vulture.com, in coverage of major crypto stories such as the Hawk Tuah memecoin controversy. His reporting has also contributed to The Crypto Times’ coverage of major industry events, including FTX-related developments, institutional crypto adoption, and emerging protocol narratives. Gopal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, giving him a technical foundation for analyzing blockchain systems, crypto infrastructure, and market data.

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