Cosmos Chains Could Add Fund-Freezing With Minor Code Changes 🔍

[cryptobro]

Bybit’s analysts say 19 blockchains, including those in the Cosmos ecosystem, could easily add fund-freezing features through small protocol tweaks.
Such powers, while useful against hacks, risk giving core developers control over user assets.
Researchers warn this could blur the line between security and centralization in “decentralized” networks.

[Nahid Hossen]

Even “minor code changes” can shift power massively in blockchain ecosystems. 🧱

[Rimon Khan]

Fund-freezing features blur the line between decentralized and centralized control. ️