Crypto Hacks Plummet 67%, Bitcoin DeFi Gains Momentum: Finance Redefined
Welcome to Finance Redefined, a newsletter that provides important insights into decentralized finance (DeFi). This week, we have some significant developments to share with you. First off, the cryptocurrency hacking scene has seen a decline, with losses dropping by 67% in April compared to the previous month. In March, a staggering $187 million was stolen, while in April, the figure dropped to $60 million. The hacker responsible for stealing $7.4 million from Hundred Finance has finally started moving the stolen funds after a year of inactivity.
In the world of Bitcoin, Stacks, a leading layer-2 platform, has experienced a surge in active users. In April, it recorded its highest number of active accounts, reaching an all-time high of 122,497. This surge in interest is largely due to the growing popularity of Bitcoin-native DeFi, also known as BTCFi. This trend has been further boosted by the Bitcoin halving event and the launch of Runes, a new protocol for issuing fungible tokens on the Bitcoin network.
On the security front, a researcher named Marco Croc was awarded $250,000 for discovering a vulnerability in the DeFi protocol Curve Finance. This vulnerability, known as a reentrancy bug, has allowed hackers to steal millions of dollars from various cryptocurrency protocols in the past. Croc explained in a thread how this bug could be exploited to manipulate balances and withdraw funds from liquidity pools.
Taking a broader look at the DeFi market, the top 100 tokens have had a bearish week, with most of them trading in the red on the weekly charts. As a result, the total value locked in DeFi protocols has fallen below $90 billion. Despite this, the overall interest in the DeFi sector remains strong, and we can expect more exciting developments in the weeks to come.
Thank you for reading Finance Redefined and stay tuned for more updates on the rapidly advancing world of DeFi. See you next Friday for more stories, insights, and education regarding this innovative space.
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I was hoping for some positive news, but all I see are negatives. Is there any hope for the DeFi sector?
Hats off to Marco Croc for finding that vulnerability in Curve Finance! Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable. The crypto community owes you a big thank you!
Wow, great news! It’s so refreshing to hear that cryptocurrency hacking incidents are on the decline. 🙌 It’s a win for the industry! 💪💰
I can’t believe hackers are still getting away with stealing millions of dollars. When will this madness end?
Although the top 100 tokens had a bearish week, the overall interest in DeFi is still going strong! The market may be down, but I’m confident it will bounce back soon. Keep pushing forward, DeFi!
Falling below $90 billion in value locked in DeFi protocols? Is this the beginning of the end for DeFi?
I’m tired of hearing about stolen funds and vulnerabilities. It’s making me lose faith in DeFi.
The popularity of BTCFi is growing, but so are the risks. It’s becoming a breeding ground for hackers.
Here we go again, more losses in the DeFi market. Can’t catch a break, can we?
How can I trust DeFi when there are constant vulnerabilities and hacks? It’s just too risky.