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Core Network Fork Recovers 68.15 Million CORE Tokens After b14g Hack

November 2, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

The Core blockchain network executed a fork to recover 68.15 million CORE tokens that were stolen in a hack attributed to an entity known as b14g. The fork allowed the network to reverse the effects of the exploit and reclaim the lost funds.

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When a blockchain gets hacked, the stolen funds are usually recorded permanently on the network because blockchains are designed to be unchangeable — like writing in permanent ink.

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thedefiant.io

COREBlockchain ForksCrypto HacksFund RecoveryNetwork GovernanceImmutability

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