Blockchain firms dished out just about $1M in trojan horse bounties remaining 12 months

Simply because it is blockchain doesn't suggest it is secure. Blockchain and cryptocurrency companies dished out just about $1 million in trojan horse bounties remaining 12 months.
Just because it's blockchain doesn't mean it's safe. Blockchain and cryptocurrency firms dished out nearly $1 million in bug bounties last year.Original article
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