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Galaxy’s Alex Thorn Says Liquid’s Approved-Address Rule Didn’t Stop the Bitcoin Thieves

Unchained·September 10, 2026·1 min read
Galaxy’s Alex Thorn Says Liquid’s Approved-Address Rule Didn’t Stop the Bitcoin Thieves

Liquid's approved-address rule failed to stop a theft of roughly 4,000 BTC. Galaxy's Alex Thorn says the restriction never applied to the attackers. The exchange's own documentation claims the rule prevents fund redirection, but it didn't protect against this breach.

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