The OP_RETURN Vigilante: How Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Were Doxed
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On April 26, 2023, the blockchain analytics company Chainalysis published an eye-opening technical analysis of a fascinating event which occurred in February and March 2022 where an anonymous Bitcoin user used a unique feature of the cryptocurrency's transactions to label nearly 1,000 Bitcoin addresses as assets of the Russian government. This exposed potential Russian hacking activity and disrupted their financial resources. The event highlights the growing role of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in modern conflicts, introducing a new dynamic to geopolitical conflicts.
The OP_RETURN Vigilante: How Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Were Doxed
The OP_RETURN Vigilante: How Russian Military…
The OP_RETURN Vigilante: How Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Were Doxed
On April 26, 2023, the blockchain analytics company Chainalysis published an eye-opening technical analysis of a fascinating event which occurred in February and March 2022 where an anonymous Bitcoin user used a unique feature of the cryptocurrency's transactions to label nearly 1,000 Bitcoin addresses as assets of the Russian government. This exposed potential Russian hacking activity and disrupted their financial resources. The event highlights the growing role of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in modern conflicts, introducing a new dynamic to geopolitical conflicts.