DefiLlama
Coverage of DefiLlama in the Nexus archive.
- Grvt and the Rise of Composable Onchain Wealth
Perpetual futures have become the dominant instrument in crypto derivatives markets, with decentralized venues (Perp DEX) emerging as the fastest-growing sector in Web3. The article references data showing Perp DEX's share of total crypto perpetuals volume compared to centralized exchanges (CEX) from March 2024 to March 2026, citing sources like The Block and Defillama.
- How do you even tell if crypto platforms are legit anymore?
A 49-year-old individual almost fell for a sketchy crypto platform promising 20% APY on stable coins, but became paranoid after noticing red flags such as no KYC and mostly bot followers on Twitter. The platform claimed partnerships with big names like Kraken and Coinbase. The individual backed out without depositing any funds.
- Did North Korean Hackers Just Play Aave Twice?
North Korean hackers, specifically the Lazarus Group, may have profited from a short position on the AAVE token after hacking the Kelp platform, generating a 26% profit. The hack triggered a price crash and an outflow of liquidity from the platform. DeFiLlama data shows a loss of $6.6 billion in TVL.
- DefiLlama brand
The article suggests DefiLlama consider a rebrand to simply 'Llama,' consolidating services like LlamaSwap under the unified brand. The author notes that peers already colloquially refer to the platform as 'Llama,' framing the change as a logical simplification.
- Founder feedback request: would Web3 counterparty assurance be useful for your agents?
A founder is seeking feedback on a Web3 counterparty assurance product for AI agents, offering features like sanctions screening, mixer-tainted scoring, and contract audit aggregation. The product aims to provide a single decision-ready answer with audit trails for DeFi automation and AI agent use cases.
- what’s the best automated liquidity manager for uniswap v3 on base right now?
The user is seeking recommendations for the best automated liquidity manager for Uniswap V3 on Base, mentioning options like Gamma, Arrakis, and Steer but expressing uncertainty. The query was posted on Reddit by /u/Big_Hedgehog_8292.
- $17 billion stolen from crypto in 10 years — and the biggest threat might surprise you
Cumulative crypto losses have exceeded $17 billion across 518 incidents since 2016, with private key compromises causing $3.6 billion in thefts. 2025 was the worst year with $4.04 billion stolen, and the 2026 Kelp DAO rsETH bridge hack ($290-292M) highlights escalating risks as DeFi grows.
- Crypto Lost $17B to Private Key Attacks Over 10 Years, DefiLlama Reports
Over the past decade, the cryptocurrency industry has lost $17 billion to private key attacks, according to a report by DefiLlama. The data highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities in crypto storage and management practices.
- Crypto hackers stole $17B over past 10 years: DefiLlama
Crypto hackers stole $17 billion over the past decade, with private key compromises being a primary cause. Recent DeFi exploits indicate attackers are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities beyond smart contract bugs.
- LayerZero says North Korea’s Lazarus likely behind Kelp DAO exploit; blames single-point setup
LayerZero attributes the Kelp DAO exploit to North Korea's Lazarus group, citing a single-point setup vulnerability. The DeFi sector's total value locked dropped 7% to $86 billion in 24 hours.
- How are you spotting TVL rugs before they nuke your position?
A Reddit user asks how to monitor TVL (Total Value Locked) changes in DeFi liquidity pools to avoid sudden liquidity exits, specifically inquiring about alert features on DefiLlama and alternative tools or scripts.