Most Defi Hacks in 2021 Had to Do With Centralization Issues, According to Ce...
Certik, a blockchain security and auditing firm, has reported that the most common attack vector for hacks in decentralized finance (defi) protocols had to do with centralization in 2021. This data is present in Certik’s latest report, where the company also examines the growth of defi in 2021, and how other chains such as Avalanche and BSC rose as alternatives to Ethereum’s high fees. Centralization Costs Defi Protocols $1.3 Billion in 2021 A new report issued by Certik, a blockchain security and auditing firm, has revealed that centralization issues in defi....
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Decentralized finance platforms on the Ethereum network have lost about $285 million to rogue actors since 2019. Decentralized finan’s rising popularity since 2019 has seen the emerging market segment become a target for hackers and opportunistic profiteers.According to a report by crypto research company Messari, DeFi protocols have lost about $284.9 million to hacks and other exploit attacks since 2019. This figure is about 0.65% of the adjusted total value locked of the Ethereum-based DeFi market, according to data from DappRadar.In February Messari calculated that over $284 million in....
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