
DeFi Hacks Hit $169 Million in Q1 2026 as Attack Count Climbs
DefiLlama-linked reporting says DeFi protocols lost about $169 million across 34 hacks in Q1 2026, highlighting how private key failures and protocol weaknesses still dominate risk.

Crypto Markets Writer
Tony Rabbit is a crypto markets writer at DEXTools News covering decentralized finance, on-chain trends, and trading narratives. He turns DEXTools live on-chain data into clear, actionable explanations for everyday readers, with a focus on new token launches, memecoins, liquidity, token safety, and how DEX market structure actually behaves. His reporting leans on primary sources and verifiable on-chain evidence over hype.
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DefiLlama-linked reporting says DeFi protocols lost about $169 million across 34 hacks in Q1 2026, highlighting how private key failures and protocol weaknesses still dominate risk.

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