Arbitrum's Security Council has frozen over 30,000 ETH, valued at approximately $71 million, following an attack on KelpDAO. This decisive action, executed by a 12-member committee elected by token holders, successfully prevented the transfer of stolen funds by moving them to a "burn wallet." The intervention has sparked a heated debate over decentralization boundaries. Proponents argue that the freeze was a necessary security measure to prevent further laundering of funds, emphasizing the importance of having mechanisms to protect the ecosystem. However, critics highlight that such interventions challenge the principle of "code is law," as they demonstrate that a small group can alter on-chain outcomes. Arbitrum maintains that the process is transparent and community-authorized, serving as a critical defense in extreme scenarios, aiming to balance security with decentralization.