Buterin provided an estimate indicating that a successful attack could require around $48 billion. He arrived at this figure based on the current amount of assets staked and their market value.

At the same time, in real-world conditions, an attacker might need even more funds, the developer believes.

According to him, even if an attack is carried out, the network can respond through penalties, soft forks, and coordination mechanisms. This will lead to the burning or loss of a significant portion of the attacker's funds.#GateSquareAprilPostingChallenge