In accordance with BitcoinWorld, the FBI has launched an investigation into the November 21 Cardano chain split incident. The event occurred during a security test when a deserialization bug was exploited, causing the blockchain to temporarily split into separate chains. Four developers involved admitted to failing to test the transaction on the testnet first. The Cardano Foundation referred the matter to law enforcement, highlighting the seriousness of the breach. The FBI is examining the technical details, reviewing communications, and assessing potential damage to network integrity. The developers claimed they were conducting legitimate security research but used flawed methods, including AI-assisted traffic blocking on a Linux server without safeguards. The incident has raised concerns about blockchain security and testing protocols, with potential implications for Cardano’s future and the broader industry.
FBI Investigates November 21 Cardano Chain Split Incident
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