DeFi's Turbulence: A Trial by Fire, Not a Fatal Blow
The recent shutdown of DeFi protocol ZeroLend after three years, citing thin profit margins, hacks, and inactive chains, resonates with a market now accustomed to a more somber reality. ZeroLend is not an isolated case, as several DeFi protocols and adjacent crypto platforms have ceased operations in 2025 and early 2026, battered by low usage, liquidity crises, security breaches, and token-driven…
April 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.