## Summary

Withdraw **126,580 LP** from vDOT/DOT to fund a third-party security firm investigating the farming pool exploit disclosed on 8th August:

- **49,469 DOT** — investigation fees (milestone-based, see below)
- **46,612 vDOT** — redeemed and reserved for follow-up security expenses
- Any remainder after the investigation concludes will be returned to the liquidity pool

## Background

On 8th August, an exploit drained 881,150 DOT (~$720K) from vDOT single farming pool. Since then Bifrost has paused the pools, traced funds to two exchanges, filed freeze requests, and reported to law enforcement. Full details: [Official announcement](https://x.com/Bifrost/status/2086268772042842599?s=20)

This proposal funds a professional forensics firm to strengthen the case and improve recovery odds.

## Budget

| Milestone | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Case filing + materials | $30,000 |
| Case accepted | $10,000 |
| Evidence access + continued investigation w/ material progress | $30,000 |
| **Total** | **$70,000** |

## Accountability

Funds released per milestone; unused balance returned to the LP pool once the engagement ends.

- Withdraw 126,580 LP from vDOT/DOT to pay for a security firm.
- Use 49,469 DOT for investigation fees.
- Reserve 46,612 vDOT for other security costs.
- Return any leftover funds to the pool.
- Background: On 8th August, a hack took 881,150 DOT from a farming pool.
- Bifrost paused the pools, traced funds, and told police.
- The plan pays the firm in steps: $30,000 to start, $10,000 if case is accepted, $30,000 for more work.
- Total cost is $70,000, and unused money goes back.

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Milestone	Amount
Case filing + materials	$30,000
Case accepted	$10,000
Evidence access + continued investigation w/ material progress	$30,000
Total	$70,000