Was Sui's validator coordination a good emergency response or a concerning sign of centralization?

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On May 22, 2025, Sui validators froze a hacker’s wallet after a $220M Cetus exploit, raising concerns over network decentralization.

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Sui's validator coordination was a concerning sign of centralization
Sui's validator coordination was a good emergency response

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Ethics

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Fiat freezing vs. crypto blacklisting: How banks and blockchain manage asset controls
Sui Foundation stays neutral as $162m hack recovery goes to vote
$260 Million Cetus Hack on Sui Triggers Network Freeze—Critics Say ‘Decentralization Is a Lie’
On freezes $160 million stolen following a hack
$260M Cetus Hack: Sui Freezing Funds Sparks Decentralization Concerns
Decentralised networks are not anarchy networks

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Sui validator coordination