DeFi's Resilience Amidst Challenges: A Stress Test, Not a Death Knell
The recent shutdown of DeFi protocol ZeroLend, citing thin margins, hacks, and inactive chains, is a stark reminder that the industry's initial optimism has given way to a more demanding reality. However, this does not signify the end of DeFi. Several DeFi protocols and adjacent crypto platforms have wound down in 2025 and early 2026 due to low usage, liquidity collapses, security incidents, and …
April 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.