In-Kind Payments Highlighted in Balancer Hack Recovery Proposal

[johnblockbuster]

The Balancer hack, one of 2025’s most sophisticated attacks, led to a proposal recommending victims be reimbursed in-kind, receiving the exact tokens lost. The approach aims to prevent price mismatches across digital assets while honoring each liquidity provider’s share through Balancer Pool Tokens. The proposal covers only funds recovered by white hats and internal rescuers, not StakeWise’s recovery.

[Abdul Khan]

In-kind compensation could reduce pressure on liquidity and treasury reserves.

[Rimon Khan]

A practical approach—restoring user confidence should be the priority.