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, has sparked concerns about the industry's viability. However, this setback is not unique to ZeroLend, as several DeFi protocols and adjacent crypto platforms have also wound down in 2025 and early 2026 due to low usage, liquidity collapses, security incidents, and unsustainable business models. For ins…
April 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.