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DeFi Security Post-Mortem: Lessons from the Aevo (Ribbon) $2.7M Drain and Zerobase Front-End Takeover – cover image
DeFi Security Post-Mortem: Lessons from the Aevo (Ribbon) $2.7M Drain and Zerobase Front-End Takeover

A technical investigation into two recent incidents — the $2.7M drain affecting Ribbon/Aevo and the Zerobase front-end takeover — with practical defensive guidance for DeFi teams and advanced users.

Solana DeFi Contagion: A Post‑Mortem of Jupiter Lend’s Vault Design and Risk Messaging – cover image
Solana DeFi Contagion: A Post‑Mortem of Jupiter Lend’s Vault Design and Risk Messaging

Jupiter Lend’s risk disclosures and vault-design controversy sparked a Solana-wide contagion scare that exposed how isolated vaults can still create systemic risk. This post-mortem breaks down the technical failure modes, community reactions, and concrete mitigation steps for DeFi product managers and risk traders.

Published at 2025-12-07 12:21:11
Post‑Mortem: How the Yearn yETH Exploit Minted Unlimited yETH and Raided the stETH/rETH Pool – cover image
Post‑Mortem: How the Yearn yETH Exploit Minted Unlimited yETH and Raided the stETH/rETH Pool

A technical post‑mortem reconstructing how attackers minted unlimited yETH, drained a bespoke stETH/rETH pool, and laundered proceeds via Tornado Cash. Includes on‑chain forensic signals, timeline, vulnerability class, and mitigation checklist for DeFi engineers and risk officers.

Solana Surpasses Ethereum in dApp Revenue: Implications for Smart Contract Platform Competition in 2025 – cover image
Solana Surpasses Ethereum in dApp Revenue: Implications for Smart Contract Platform Competition in 2025

Solana has overtaken Ethereum in decentralized application (dApp) revenue, signaling a shift in the smart contract platform landscape. This milestone highlights Solana's growing adoption and competitive edge. Platforms like Bitlet.app are leveraging these advancements, offering innovative crypto services such as Crypto Installments to enhance user experience.