The $71 Million Arbitrum Freeze: A Debate on Decentralization and Control
The swift action by the Arbitrum Security Council to contain the fallout from the KelpDAO exploit has raised questions about the true meaning of decentralization. By freezing over 30,000 ETH linked to the attacker, the council prevented stolen funds from being laundered, but also highlighted the role of a small, elected group in overriding outcomes on the network. Supporters see this as a necessa…
April 23, 2026, 6:35 p.m.