DeFi TVL slides 14% since KelpDAO exploit as risk appetite retreats
DeFi outflows have deepened five weeks after the KelpDAO breach exposed new infrastructure risks....
Key takeaways
- 1DeFi total value locked dropped 14% following the KelpDAO exploit incident.
- 2Infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed by KelpDAO breach triggered broader risk reassessment across protocols.
- 3Investor outflows from DeFi accelerated five weeks post-breach as confidence weakened.
Why it matters
The KelpDAO exploit demonstrates systemic smart contract risks affecting Indian retail DeFi investors' capital safety. Declining TVL signals reduced liquidity and higher slippage costs for Indian traders accessing decentralized platforms.
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