Major Blockchain Firm Consensys Accidentally Hired a North Korean Hacker

Consensys, the Fort Worth-based firm behind the MetaMask crypto wallet, accidentally hired a software developer linked to North Korea, according to internal messages obtained by Drop Site News. The consultant used the alias "Tyler Knapp" and worked on core MetaMask platform code, including parts related to conversion between crypto and fiat currency, starting March 9 until access was terminated in April 2026. General counsel Matt Corva said the company discovered the threat quickly, found no misappropriation of assets or data, and notified law enforcement, and the company has since reviewed its practices for third-party engineering work.