Humanity Protocol Plans New H Token After $36 Million Key Compromise
Humanity Protocol is replacing its compromised H token after a reported security breach led to theft and unauthorized minting of 447 million H tokens, worth about $36 million. The issue was tied to malware on a developer’s computer that exposed backup files for several private keys, including admin hot wallet and multisig access on Ethereum and BSC, rather than an airdrop contract bug. The project will sunset the old token and launch a new audited ERC-20 on Ethereum at `0xE76c5b78f93909d34404E9eb4C1f19e7582a5dE1`. Eligible holders will receive a 1:1 swap based on a June 8, 2026 snapshot. A compensation fund will handle more complex claims, but some users may face KYC/AML checks due to suspected links to North Korea-associated actors. Holders should watch claim rules, excluded addresses, exchange support, and any compliance requirements.
