In H1 2026, DeFi hacks caused $1.3 billion in losses, with over 40% from KelpDAO and Drift Protocol breaches exploiting infrastructure flaws. In response, Aave and LayerZero have cut support for multiple low-activity 'ghost chains' to reduce risks linked to weak security and single-verifier setups. Experts are divided: some see the purge as necessary to strengthen security and reduce attack surfaces, while others warn it may harm new chains and leave major exploit vectors unaddressed. The industry is now balancing growth ambitions with tighter security amid rising cross-chain threats.
Aave's latest protocol version, V4, has rapidly grown its deposits to over $1.16 billion, doubling in just one month since early September 2026. This surge is largely driven by the Ether.fi Cash market on Optimism, which alone accounts for $300 milli...
StonkFun's token STONK surged over 48% in 24 hours, reaching a new all-time high of $0.36 due to increased activity on its launchpad. The platform integrated major altcoins like AAVE, AVAX, and NEAR, boosting revenue to a record $19.10 million, which...
Avalanche's AVAX price surged nearly 50% in a week, reaching an eight-month high of $10.82, driven by institutional interest and tokenization projects. Major catalysts include Intercontinental Exchange's ongoing testing of Avalanche for tokenized US ...
Aave's new lending market on the Arc network has attracted nearly $125 million in USDC deposits, but borrowers have taken out less than $600,000, leaving over 99% of the funds unused. This low borrowing demand means depositors earn almost no interest...
