DeFi Exploit Vector

Definition ∞ A DeFi exploit vector represents a specific pathway or method an attacker uses to compromise a decentralized finance protocol. This could involve vulnerabilities in smart contract code, oracle manipulation, flash loan attacks, or governance system weaknesses. Identifying and mitigating these vectors is paramount for maintaining the security and stability of DeFi platforms.
Context ∞ DeFi exploit vectors are a primary topic in cryptocurrency security news, with new attack methodologies frequently emerging. The community actively analyzes post-mortem reports of past exploits to understand and counter these vectors. A critical future development is the collaborative creation of comprehensive threat models and shared intelligence platforms to identify and neutralize emerging exploit vectors more rapidly across the DeFi landscape.