**FBI Faces Criticism Over Alleged MIT License Violation in Smart Contracts**

The FBI is under fire for reportedly breaching the MIT License terms in its smart contracts. On Oct. 10, X user 0xCygaar, an AbstractChain contributor, accused the agency of using OpenZeppelin’s open-source libraries without proper license attribution.

- **Key Issue**: The MIT License mandates that any use or modification of its code must include the original license notice. A public review on Etherscan shows the FBI’s smart contract labeled as "Unlicensed," sparking community debate.

- **Potential Consequences**: If confirmed, this could lead to legal action from OpenZeppelin, though a lawsuit against the FBI is complicated by sovereign immunity. Public and governmental pressure might force the FBI to comply with licensing terms.

- **Likely Outcome**: The FBI may amend the smart contract to include the required license notice, resolving the issue quietly to avoid further legal or PR complications.

The community awaits the FBI’s next move as speculations continue to grow.