a16z Warns That AI Agents Are Beginning to Reproduce DeFi Exploits
TL;DR: a16z warns that AI agents can already reproduce exploits in DeFi protocols, with success rates close to 70% in simple attacks. The firm argues that
DeFi News (Latest Publications)
Decentralized finance, known as DeFi, is emerging as the evolution of the obsolete traditional finance, these DeFi provide an extra of decentralization, transparency and security.
In this section you will find the latest news related to decentralized finance, new projects, partnerships and everything you need to be informed of that happens around you.
Without the need to trust third parties, more secure, transparent and without borders, DeFi will give a lot to talk about and from Crypto Economy we will tell you about it.
Compound Joins DeFi United With Proposal to Contribute Up to 3,000 ETH for rsETH Recovery
TL;DR: Compound proposed contributing between 1,900 and 3,000 ETH, equivalent to up to $6.9 million, to the DeFi United recovery initiative. The coalition of 14 protocols
DeFi United Launches Recovery Blueprint for rsETH After Lazarus‑Linked $292M Attack
TL;DR: DeFi United published a technical plan to restore rsETH backing after the $292 million exploit that affected Kelp DAO on April 18. The restoration involves
Solana Foundation Deploys USDT on Aave to Help Stabilize Protocol After KelpDAO Exploit
TL;DR The Solana Foundation made its first capital deployment outside its ecosystem by lending treasury-held USDT into Aave after the KelpDAO bridge exploit. DeFi United had
THORChain Highlights Decentralized Principles Amid Exploit Fallout and Upcoming Feature Rollout
TL;DR: THORChain refused to block funds from the KelpDAO exploit, reaffirming its stance as neutral, permissionless infrastructure. The protocol is preparing a tiered revenue-sharing model for
1inch’s Sergej Kunz Urges Institutions to Build on DeFi Instead of Recreating It
TL;DR Sergej Kunz says institutions are wasting resources by rebuilding DeFi systems that already work instead of partnering with mature onchain infrastructure. He points to 1inch’s
Aave Faces $15B Deposit Exodus Following Kelp Dao Exploit
TL;DR Aave’s supplied balance fell from $45.8 billion to $30.8 billion after the Kelp Dao exploit, driving roughly $15 billion in withdrawals from the lending protocol.
Volo Hit by $3.5M Security Breach, Extending DeFi’s Exploit Streak
TL;DR Volo suffered a $3.5 million exploit affecting selected vaults with WBTC, XAUm, and USDC, while about $28 million in other vaults remained safe. The team
Curve Founder Questions DeFi’s Credibility After $750M in 2026 Hacks
TL;DR: Curve Finance’s founder questioned DeFi security standards after the sector recorded losses exceeding $750 million in 2026. Michael Egorov argued that recent exploits are the
Rhea Finance Exploit Drains $7.6M Through Fake Token Pools
TL;DR Rhea Finance suffered a $7.6 million exploit after an attacker allegedly used fake token contracts and newly seeded pools to mislead the protocol’s oracle and
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