DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should

DeFi protocols face pressure over freezing stolen funds following major exploits like Kelp DAO's $293 million hack. Arbitrum's security council froze attacker assets, sparking debate: should decentralized platforms intervene quickly or maintain ideological purity? Stablecoin issuers like Circle emphasize legal process, while others demand faster action. The core tension: who decides when intervention is justified and how transparent should those decisions be?