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Allbridge Core Exploit: What the $1.65M Flash Loan Attack Means for Cross-Chain Security

Allbridge Core Exploit: What the $1.65M Flash Loan Attack Means for Cross-Chain Security

Allbridge Core paused its protocol after a $1.65 million flash loan exploit on Solana. Learn how the attack manipulated stablecoin pool ratios in a single transaction, why cross-chain bridges remain the most targeted crypto infrastructure, and what developers must do to protect users.

KelpDAO Bridge Exploit: Security Lessons for DeFi Builders

KelpDAO Bridge Exploit: Security Lessons for DeFi Builders

The KelpDAO bridge exploit wasn't a smart contract bug — it was a single misconfiguration that allowed attackers to mint $292 million in unbacked rsETH. Here's what every DeFi builder must learn from the largest exploit of 2026.

Aave Picks Chainlink CCIP as $7.2B Exits LayerZero

Aave Picks Chainlink CCIP as $7.2B Exits LayerZero

Aave designated Chainlink CCIP as its default cross-chain infrastructure, capping a $7.2 billion liquidity migration from LayerZero. What the shift means for DeFi security and cross-chain builders.

Swift's Blockchain Goes Live: 17 Banks Pilot Tokenized Deposits

Swift's Blockchain Goes Live: 17 Banks Pilot Tokenized Deposits

Swift has launched its blockchain-based shared ledger, with 17 banks across six continents — including HSBC, Citi, and UBS — preparing to pilot live tokenized deposit transactions for 24/7 cross-border payments on the network connecting 11,500+ financial institutions.

The KelpDAO $292M Exploit and the $10B DeFi Bank Run: What Every Web3 Developer Needs to Know

The KelpDAO $292M Exploit and the $10B DeFi Bank Run: What Every Web3 Developer Needs to Know

The KelpDAO exploit drained 116,500 rsETH ($292M) through compromised off-chain infrastructure — not a smart contract bug. It triggered a $10B DeFi bank run, froze lending markets across eight protocols, and exposed how cross-chain bridges can fail. Here's what every Web3 developer needs to learn.

Chain Abstraction Explained: How to Build Multi-Chain dApps With Cross-Chain Interoperability in 2026

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Chain Abstraction Explained: How to Build Multi-Chain dApps With Cross-Chain Interoperability in 2026

Chain abstraction is reshaping how developers build decentralized applications. Learn the protocols, patterns, and tools for building multi-chain dApps that work seamlessly across every blockchain.