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Decentralized Finance Hack

Definition

A decentralized finance hack refers to a malicious exploit targeting vulnerabilities within smart contracts, protocols, or associated infrastructure of a DeFi application, resulting in unauthorized asset loss or manipulation. These security incidents often exploit logic errors, reentrancy flaws, oracle manipulation, or flash loan attacks. Such events underscore the inherent risks in nascent decentralized systems and the critical need for robust security audits. They represent significant setbacks for user trust and protocol stability.