DeFi's Shakeout: A Trial by Fire, Not a Death Knell
The demise of DeFi protocol ZeroLend in February, citing slim profit margins, security breaches, and inactive chains, has become a familiar refrain in the market. This shutdown is not an isolated incident, as several DeFi protocols and adjacent crypto platforms have also wound down in 2025 and early 2026 due to low usage, liquidity crises, security incidents, and token-driven business models that…
April 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.