Another pain point case. Unleash Protocol was recently hacked, resulting in a direct loss of $3.9 million. The attacker obtained 1337.1 ETH, and after transferring to the Ethereum network, they immediately moved it into a mixing service to hide their tracks — this method has now become the standard operation process for hackers.



Honestly, the frequent occurrence of such incidents indeed exposes some internal issues within DeFi projects. Smart contract vulnerabilities, improper permission management, and a risk control system that is virtually non-existent are all fatal flaws. Project teams cannot just focus on gaining users and increasing traffic; security audits, emergency response plans, and fund isolation are fundamental tasks that must keep pace.

For those involved in DeFi, this is a wake-up call. When choosing projects, don’t just look at APY returns; the audit reports, team reputation, and insurance coverage are critical indicators that need to be carefully examined. It’s easy to put your money in, but if something like this happens, you might never get it back.
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MEVSandwichvip
· 7h ago
$3.9 million just disappeared like that. Luckily, I didn't get involved in this project... I need to remember this name.
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ProposalManiacvip
· 8h ago
It's the same old story again... The governance mechanisms of these projects are essentially useless, with permissions scattered everywhere, lacking incentive-compatible security constraints beforehand, and no emergency mechanisms in place afterward. At this rate, the mechanism design of DeFi must be completely reconstructed.
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OfflineValidatorvip
· 2025-12-30 12:36
$3.9 million lost, this is the price of following the hype of high APY...
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WhaleStalkervip
· 2025-12-30 11:58
$3.9 million just disappeared like that, I really need to be more cautious.
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down_only_larryvip
· 2025-12-30 11:53
Another one? DeFi really needs to reflect. Those only thinking about high APY should wake up and be cautious.
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GasFeeCryBabyvip
· 2025-12-30 11:44
$3.9 million just disappeared like that. Where is the audit report? What is the team doing?
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StillBuyingTheDipvip
· 2025-12-30 11:35
$3.9 million is gone just like that. DeFi really needs to be more cautious. --- It's another mixer. Hackers are already very familiar with this process. --- To put it simply, many projects only care about pushing TVL and ignore security—those that need audits haven't been audited, and those that need isolation haven't been isolated. --- Looking at this, I am even more convinced—high APYs on small projects are all poison. --- Unleash has collapsed, but what's scary is that such loopholes are increasing. --- This round is a wake-up call for all participants. It's not just about throwing money in; you need to see clearly what's behind it.
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