Adshares bridge exploiter returns 256 ETH after $628K hack as analysts warn of recovery scams
May 18, 2026
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by Hannah Collymore
for CryptoPolitan

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The attacker behind the Adshares bridge exploit returned 256 ETH to the project's deployer, covering about 86% of the estimated $628,000 loss. The partial recovery reduces the immediate crypto and DeFi security impact and may help restore confidence in Adshares and token adoption, though roughly $88,000 remains unrecovered and counterparty risk persists.
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The attacker behind the Adshares bridge exploit has returned 256 ETH to the project's deployer address, covering about 86% of the estimated $628,000 loss.

