TREE NEWS update: Scammers posing as the unlaunched GIWA network stole about $2 million in ETH, prompting DYORSWAP to say it paid more than 200 ETH in compensation to affected users. Upbit operator Dunamu, which is behind GIWA, warned that its mainnet has not launched. The incident highlights impersonation risk around pre-launch crypto brands.
Fake GIWA Network Scam Drains $2M in ETH; DYORSWAP Repays 200 ETH
The interesting detail is not the theft but the compensation: DYORSWAP voluntarily covered losses tied to a brand it does not control, which is unusual in a space where affected users are typically left to absorb the damage. That choice effectively sets a precedent for how pre-launch infrastructure brands may be expected to respond to impersonation scams. Whether other projects adopt the same posture, or whether DYORSWAP's move is read as an isolated gesture, is the open question worth watching.
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