DeFi Under Pressure as Hackers Shift Tactics Beyond Smart Contracts

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The decentralized finance sector is feeling the impact of this evolution in attack strategies. According to research from GSR Research, over $600 million has been stolen from DeFi protocols in just the past two months. Major incidents like the Kelp DAO exploit show how attackers are now exploiting infrastructure, cross-chain bridges, and operational weaknesses rather than just code vulnerabilities.

This trend raises a critical question for investors: is the risk still worth it? As DeFi yields begin to resemble traditional finance returns, the incentive to take on additional security risk becomes less appealing. The industry is now being forced to rethink its approach, shifting focus toward better wallet protection, secure signing systems, and stronger internal processes.

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as DeFi yields converge toward traditional finance levels, the risk adjusted return proposition becomes less attractive for many investors