Bisq protocol attack steals 11 BTC; compensation plan under community discussion

Bisq, a decentralized Bitcoin trading protocol, was exploited in a targeted attack that resulted in the theft of approximately 11 BTC from active offers. The attack exploited a negative miner fee validation gap in Bisq's v1 protocol, leading to an immediate halt in trading while investigations continue. Unlike centralized exchanges, Bisq has no central treasury to cover losses, so a compensation plan is being discussed through its decentralized governance, with no confirmed payout details yet. This incident highlights the security challenges of decentralized trading platforms and may prompt calls for stronger protocol safeguards.