[Blockstream Publicly Addresses Hackers: Refuses to Pay Ransom for Stolen BTC from Liquid Network] According to a report by Jinse Finance on September 11, Blockstream issued a public statement addressing individuals involved in the theft of Bitcoin from the Liquid Network, making it clear: 'We will not pay ransom to hackers,' emphasizing that the theft of assets is an act of theft, not white-hat security research. Blockstream stated that prior communication with the hackers was an effort to recover user assets and does not equate to endorsing their actions or ransom demands. The project team will not set a precedent of forcing open-source Bitcoin project developers to pay exorbitant ransoms. Blockstream noted that the hackers still have an opportunity to return the stolen BTC and resolve the matter through white-hat principles. If they refuse to return the assets, Blockstream will collaborate with law enforcement agencies, exchanges, on-chain forensic experts, and other parties to utilize all legal means to track, recover the assets, and identify those responsible. The statement also highlighted Bitcoin's on-chain transparency and the immutable nature of evidence, emphasizing that the Bitcoin community possesses top-tier cryptography and engineering talent and will not cease efforts to recover the stolen funds. Blockstream expressed gratitude to the Bitcoin community, acknowledging its collective efforts to strengthen the network, protect user assets, and uphold the principle that 'crime should not be rewarded.'