88 attacks in Q2 2026 resulted in $780 million in losses. Cross-chain infrastructure incidents caused far higher single-event losses than smart contract exploits, forcing DeFi to treat security costs as an unavoidable liquidity tax.
$780M Hacks Show DeFi Security Cost Is Now a Liquidity Tax
In Q2 2026, the DeFi sector suffered 88 security attacks with total losses reaching $780 million. Data reveals that single-event losses from cross-chain infrastructure attacks significantly exceeded those from traditional smart contract exploits. Security expenditure has become a mandatory liquidity cost—dubbed the 'liquidity tax'—that projects cannot avoid.
This article was originally published by Bit.Fan. For more cryptocurrency news and market insights, visit www.bit.fan. Disclaimer:
The market information, project data, and third-party content displayed on this platform are for industry information sharing only and do not constitute any form of investment advice or return commitment.
Cryptocurrency trading carries high risks. Users should fully assess their risk tolerance and make independent decisions. All profits, losses, and legal responsibilities are borne by the users themselves.
