DeFi
In-depth research, opinions, and analysis of DeFi trends.
Kelp DAO Disputes rsETH Attack Report, Cites LayerZero Defaults
<p>Kelp DAO disputes an rsETH bridge attack report and says LayerZero default settings, not an exploit narrative, drove the reported $290 million loss.</p>
US$292M Stolen in 46 Minutes: Why DeFi Development Keeps Facing Setbacks
<p>A 46-minute theft of US$292 million highlights persistent DeFi security gaps, builder risk, and why exploits continue to slow protocol development.</p>
Lido Growth Committee Wallet Receives 4.82M LDO Amid Repurchase Execution
<p>Lido Growth Committee’s multi-signature wallet received 4.82 million LDO, raising focus on whether the transfer is tied to repurchase execution and what it signals for Lido watchers.</p>
TRON Weekly Report: Soft CPI, Loose Expectations, and PlutonAI
<p>TRON Industry Weekly Report examines soft CPI, looser market expectations, and why PlutonAI’s AI-agent DeFi infrastructure is drawing attention.</p>
Drift Protocol Attack Sparks $200M Loss Claims on Solana
<p>Drift Protocol reported unusual activity on April 1 as unconfirmed estimates put losses above $200M, sending DRIFT lower and shaking Solana DeFi markets.</p>
JustLend DAO Adjusts USDD Market Supply Mining Reward Annualized Rate of Return
<p>JustLend DAO has updated the annualized rate of return for USDD market supply mining rewards, directly affecting yield for liquidity providers on TRON’s leading lending protocol.</p>
Fluid Repays $70M in USR Debt After Resolv Hack, User Compensation Ongoing
<p>DeFi protocol Fluid has repaid approximately $70 million in USR-related debt stemming from the Resolv hacking incident, with user compensation efforts continuing until all affected users are made whole.</p>
Polygon-Incubated Katana Acquires IDEX, Launches Katana Perps Platform
<p>Polygon-incubated Katana blockchain has acquired decentralized exchange IDEX and launched Katana Perps, a native perpetual futures platform aimed at on-chain DeFi traders.</p>
SDEV Bets $134M on SKY Token, Acquires 8.78% of Total Supply
<p>Formerly NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, SDEV raised $134M in a private placement backed by Tether and Framework Ventures, then bought 1.09B SKY tokens on the open market. It now controls 8.78% of total SKY supply.</p>
XRP Ledger: The New Standard for On-Chain Finance?
<p>The XRP Ledger adds new tools for payments, credit, and compliance, positioning XRP at the core of institutional finance.</p>
The Cross-Chain Bottleneck Is DeFi’s Final Frontier, But Can We Fix It?
<p>Blockchain bridges have emerged as the primary solution to this problem. They are ingenious applications that enable interoperability between independent networks, and they have become a cornerstone of the DeFi industry.</p>
Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Completes Raising $250 Million in Second Token Sale
<p>World Liberty Financial announced that it has raised $250 million in its second token sale, bringing total funds secured through token sales to $550 million.</p>
World Liberty Financial Rejects Media Allegations, Defends Crypto Project
<p>World Liberty Financial rejected reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal alleging discussions about acquiring a stake in Binance.US.</p>