TRON DAO X Account Hacked on May 2, $51.7 Million Frozen by Justin Sun Amid OKX Dispute and Law Enforcement Probe

The TRON DAO X account was compromised on May 2, 2025, at approximately 9:25 AM PST due to a social engineering attack targeting a team member. This breach allowed an unauthorized party to publish a contract address, send suspicious direct messages, and follow various accounts. The incident has affected TRON DAO's revenue chain, reportedly involving $51.7 million. In response, TRON founder Justin Sun froze the DAO funds to mitigate further damage. Law enforcement authorities have been engaged to investigate the breach. Concurrently, a public dispute has emerged between cryptocurrency exchange OKX and Justin Sun concerning communication issues related to a freeze request for the stolen funds. The situation highlights ongoing security challenges within the TRON ecosystem.