DeFi's Resilience is Being Tested, Not Terminated
The recent shutdown of DeFi protocol ZeroLend, citing thin profit margins, hacking incidents, and inactive chains, has sparked concerns about the industry's future. However, this development is not an isolated incident, as several DeFi protocols and crypto platforms have wound down in 2025 and early 2026 due to low usage, liquidity crises, security breaches, and unsustainable token-driven busines…
April 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.