72-Hour Showdown: ZKsync Issues Ultimatum to Hackers in $5M Heist!

"Return 90% or Face the Heat!" - ZKsync's Bold Move

The ZKsync crew isn't messing around! They've slammed down a 72-hour ultimatum on the cyber thieves who swiped $5 million in ZK tokens. "Return 90% or face criminal charges," they're shouting from the rooftops!

A Glimmer of Hope: Safe Harbor Offered

The ZKsync Security Council is throwing out an olive branch. Respond positively, and we could see this drama end on a high note. They've blasted this message across the blockchain and their official channels, loud and clear.

"Hey, hacker, wanna settle this peacefully? Return 90% of our loot, and we'll sweeten the deal with a 10% bounty. That's right, a reward for your cooperation!" Zksync declared, channeling some serious safe harbor vibes.

The Heist: A $5 Million Nightmare

On April 15, ZKsync's admin wallet got hit hard. The culprits made off with a cool $5 million in ZK tokens, snatching what was left of the unclaimed airdrop goodies.

The team was quick to calm the storm, reassuring everyone that user funds were never in jeopardy. Despite the hack, the ZKsync protocol and ZK token contracts stayed rock solid.

But don't think they've forgotten. The investigation's still hot, and this ultimatum drops just as ZK's price starts bouncing back.

The Nitty-Gritty: What the Hackers Need to Do

The clock's ticking! The hackers need to cough up 44,687,278.5988 ZK tokens to a ZKsync Era address, pronto. Plus, they've gotta send 1,021.3 Ethereum and another 766 ETH to the specified spots, including an Ethereum layer 1 address under the ZKsync Security Council's watchful eye.

"Listen up, if you send the funds to these addresses, we won't mess with them. But you better hit those ZKsync Era and Ethereum addresses by the deadline, or else!"

The Stakes: Return or Face the Consequences

If the hacker plays ball and returns the full amount on time, ZKsync promises to publicly declare the drama over. The $5 million exploit case? Closed, no further action needed.

But if the hacker dares to ignore this ultimatum? ZKsync's ready to crank up the heat, bringing in the big guns of law enforcement.