Ethereum Radiant Exploit: Hacker Deposits 5,411.8 ETH into Tornado Cash, Worth Over $20 Million

According to PeckShield, the Radiant protocol exploitation has driven the transfer of 5,411.8 ETH to Tornado Cash, undertaken to anonymize the proceeds. At current prices, the position exceeds $20 million, underscoring the scale of the breach and the complexity of post-incident tracing. The on-chain move reflects a common tactic in DeFi exploits: channeling stolen assets through privacy tools to hinder attribution and slow remediation.

Market participants should monitor ongoing disclosures from PeckShield and Radiant’s security team for fresh updates. The use of Tornado Cash in this incident highlights ongoing privacy versus compliance tensions within DeFi. Stakeholders are advised to review risk controls, follow authoritative on-chain analytics, and prepare for asset recovery or consolidation actions as investigations progress.