
The WLFI/Dolomite episode exposed how single-token collateral and concentrated counterparty exposure can cascade into bad debt for lending pools. This deep dive explains the $75M borrow, the price shock and governance drama, and concrete mitigations DeFi teams should adopt.

Tether's move to retain a Big Four auditor marks a potential turning point for stablecoin transparency and market structure. For institutional allocators and compliance officers, a formal audit of USDT reserves could reshape counterparty-risk pricing and force peers to adopt stricter disclosure practices.