DeBot Launches Full Compensation Registration! Verify and recover assets stolen by hackers within 72 hours

DeBot launched the compensation registration on December 28. Affected users can log in to the official website to fill out the application. The team promises to verify within 72 hours and provide 100% full compensation, with funds to be distributed to a secure wallet address. According to on-chain data, hackers stole approximately $255,000 and consolidated the assets into BSC addresses, with some funds laundered through Tornado Cash. This attack only affected wallets created before December 10.

DeBot $255,000 Theft and Fund Flow Tracking

(Source: DeBot)

This security incident involving DeBot broke out after Christmas, with community members reporting abnormal asset transfers from user wallets. Based on on-chain data analysis, hackers stole about $255,000 worth of assets. The stolen funds were concentrated in several addresses on BSC (Binance Smart Chain), with some subsequently transferred to Tornado Cash for money laundering. Tornado Cash is an Ethereum mixing protocol that obfuscates transaction sources and destinations to hide fund flow, a common tool used by hackers for laundering.

SlowMist, a blockchain security company, issued a warning after the incident, stating that these risky addresses still have security vulnerabilities. They advise all users holding assets in these addresses to transfer assets immediately to secure addresses. This call highlights the severity of the current crisis: even after the initial attack, affected wallets may face secondary risks, as hackers might have obtained private keys or mnemonic phrases for these addresses.

In a statement posted on the X platform, the DeBot team acknowledged some addresses are involved but emphasized that DeBot’s secure wallet addresses are functioning normally and unaffected. The affected scope is clearly defined as wallets introduced or generated before December 10, meaning addresses created after this date are considered safe and operational. This time-based division suggests the attack may be related to vulnerabilities in specific wallet generation mechanisms or key management systems.

For users concerned about asset security, DeBot recommends transferring assets from risky wallets to secure wallet addresses. This suggestion essentially admits that some wallet keys may have been compromised. Even if assets have not yet been stolen, continued use of these addresses poses high risks. From a risk management perspective, this is a reasonable and necessary precaution, but it also indicates that the impact of this security incident could be broader than the known loss of $255,000.

72-Hour Compensation Mechanism and Responsibility

DeBot’s compensation process demonstrates the team’s proactive attitude toward crisis management. Affected users can fill out a compensation application on the official website. The registration remains valid long-term, meaning even if users do not notice asset loss immediately, they still have a chance to receive compensation. This design considers that some users may not frequently check their wallets or may miss security notices during holidays.

The 72-hour verification deadline is a key commitment. This timeframe balances rapid response with thorough investigation. Compared to the compensation process after the Trust Wallet incident, DeBot’s 72-hour promise is clearer and faster. The team needs to complete several critical tasks within this period: verify applicant identities, confirm affected wallet addresses, trace on-chain transactions to determine actual loss amounts, and exclude false claims.

The commitment to full, 100% compensation is the greatest reassurance for victims. Unlike some platforms that only offer partial or symbolic compensation, DeBot chooses to cover all losses. Several considerations underpin this decision: first, the $255,000 loss is within the team’s capacity; second, full compensation can maximize brand reputation recovery; third, quick handling can prevent legal disputes and regulatory intervention.

Compensation funds will be directly sent to DeBot’s secure wallet address, ensuring fund security and providing users with continued access to DeBot services. However, this also means users need to trust DeBot’s new secure wallet system. For users who have already experienced a security incident, rebuilding trust is challenging. The team must demonstrate the reliability of the new system through transparent security audits and technical explanations.

Three-Step Compensation Application Guide

Step 1: Log in to the official website and fill out the form. Visit the DeBot official site (PC or mobile web), find the compensation registration portal, and provide the affected wallet address and contact information.

Step 2: Wait for 72 hours for verification. The team will verify whether the wallet address is within the affected scope and confirm the actual loss amount through on-chain data. The entire process is completed within 72 hours.

Step 3: Receive compensation to a secure address. After verification, the compensation amount will be directly sent to the user’s DeBot secure wallet address, which users can transfer or use at any time.

Lessons from Trust Wallet and Industry Warnings

The timing of the DeBot security incident is noteworthy, as it closely follows the Trust Wallet hacker attack. On December 24, Trust Wallet pushed an update to Chrome extension version 2.68. Users reported funds being stolen, with total losses reaching up to $7 million. Blockchain security researcher ZachXBT discovered this vulnerability on December 25, and Trust Wallet confirmed the issue was in the extension version, releasing an emergency fix in version 2.69.

The similarities between the two incidents have raised industry concern. First, both attacks occurred around the Christmas holiday, a common tactic for hackers, as security teams are less staffed and response times are slower. Second, both involve leakage of wallet keys or mnemonic phrases rather than smart contract vulnerabilities or exchange system breaches. Third, both companies promised full compensation, reflecting the high cost of maintaining brand reputation in the crypto industry.

However, the scale of the two incidents differs significantly. Trust Wallet’s $7 million loss is over 27 times the $255,000 loss of DeBot, illustrating differences in user base and fund volume. Trust Wallet, as a key component of the Binance ecosystem, has millions of users, whereas DeBot, as a relatively new AI-driven DeFi tool, has a smaller user base. Binance co-founder CZ’s promise of compensation for Trust Wallet demonstrates the financial strength and responsibility of the parent company.

According to Chainalysis, in 2024, the total amount stolen in crypto thefts has reached $6.75 billion, with the number of individual wallet thefts surging from 64,000 last year to 158,000. These figures reveal the harsh reality of crypto security: although the average loss per incident is decreasing (the proportion of stolen amounts to total has dropped from 44% to 20%), the attack frequency is rising sharply. For DeFi users, this means security threats are shifting from large protocol attacks to targeted assaults on individual wallets.

Both the DeBot and Trust Wallet incidents expose vulnerabilities in AI-driven tools and browser extensions. The former relies on complex smart contract interactions and automated trading, while the latter requires local management of private keys. Both face tough choices between convenience and security, and hackers exploit these weak points. For the entire crypto industry, this is a clear warning: innovation speed must not outpace security development.