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This isn't a case where there was a flaw in a smart contract. This is a case where they straight up hacked servers and stole keys from them.

• babyshake 5y ago
  Even exploiting a flaw in a smart contract is theft as long as it is clearly an exploit.
  • Miner49er 5y ago
    As far as I know, this hasn't been tested in court. Even if true, this goes completely against the idea of "the code is law."
    • somebodythere 5y ago
      It probably depends on the jurisdiction, and if they interpret the smart contract as a computer program, and have hacking laws they can apply, or as an actual autonomous contract that is legally valid. Both seem like plausible interpretations, but I think the former is more natural/likely for the typical judge.