According to on‑chain data alerts from November 10, 2023, the TRON blockchain was identified as being used by hackers and darknet actors to swap stolen funds and move illicit proceeds.
The use of the network for moving proceeds from major hacks, such as the approximately $114 million from the Poloniex incident, has underscored growing security and compliance concerns regarding certain blockchain flows. These events highlight the ongoing challenge of maintaining integrity within permissionless ledger systems.