DeFi's Resilience Amidst Challenges: A Stress Test, Not a Death Knell
The recent decision by DeFi protocol ZeroLend to cease operations after three years, citing thin profit margins, hacking incidents, and inactive chains, reflects the market's current cautious tone. This development 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 breaches, …
April 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.