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The Funding: How DeFi hacks could hit crypto funds

The Block
Rising DeFi hacks are pressuring crypto funds through token price drops, complex portfolio exposures, and increased liquidity and borrowing risks.

Summary

April saw record-breaking DeFi hacks, including major exploits like Drift Protocol and KelpDAO. While these incidents are unlikely to halt DeFi adoption, they are putting significant pressure on crypto funds. Impacts include direct collateral markdowns, increased borrowing costs, liquidity constraints, and tighter credit lines. Investors emphasize that the industry must transition from simple auditing to robust, real-time security architecture to manage these risks and regain institutional confidence.

(Source:The Block)