## Eisenberg and Mango Markets: Legal Battle Over the Definition of Fraud in DeFi
Avraham Eisenberg's case continues to spark intense debates about the legal boundaries of operations on decentralized platforms. After having his initial conviction overturned, federal prosecutors are now appealing the decision, insisting that the operator's actions constitute fraud regardless of the blockchain context.
**What happened: The $110 million exploit**
Eisenberg identified a critical vulnerability in Mango Markets' design mechanisms and used it to execute an operation that moved $110 million. He argued
View OriginalAvraham Eisenberg's case continues to spark intense debates about the legal boundaries of operations on decentralized platforms. After having his initial conviction overturned, federal prosecutors are now appealing the decision, insisting that the operator's actions constitute fraud regardless of the blockchain context.
**What happened: The $110 million exploit**
Eisenberg identified a critical vulnerability in Mango Markets' design mechanisms and used it to execute an operation that moved $110 million. He argued