DeFi Sector Loses Over $630M Due to Exploits on Third-Party Infrastructure

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has faced significant losses in 2026 due to exploits targeting third-party infrastructure. According to recent data, DeFi platforms have lost over $630 million from attacks on critical external dependencies. One notable incident involved KelpDAO, which accounted for a substantial $292 million of these losses.

These incidents highlight vulnerabilities in the security of DeFi platforms and their reliance on external infrastructure. As a result, industry experts are calling for stronger safeguards to prevent further significant breaches.