DefiLlama: $169 million stolen from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1 2026
GB Apr 4, 2026Trend Signal
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Context & Analysis
This trend "DefiLlama: $169 million stolen from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1 2026" was detected in the Crypto & Blockchain category with a score of 100/100. This trend is experiencing explosive growth and attracting significant attention right now.
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BNB$586.81 +2.33% XRP$1.32 Currencies & Foreign Exchange +1.49% ETH$2,050.46 -0.39% BTC$66,811.66 +0.01% BNB$586.81 +2.33% XRP$1.32 +1.49% ETH$2,050.46 -0.39% BTC$66,811.66 +0.01% × BREAKING ········[Dmail Network Shuts Down Email Platform After Failed Fundraising](https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/dmail-network-shuts-down-email-platform-after [Content truncated...]
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What sources say
"DefiLlama reports $169 million stolen from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1 2026 amid a security wave."
"Crypto hackers stole over $168.6 million in cryptocurrency from 34 decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols in the first quarter of 2026,..."
"The first quarter of 2026 saw crypto hackers siphon more than $168.6 million from 34 DeFi protocols, according to DefiLlama's quarterly tally."
"Crypto news: Hackers stole $169M from 34 DeFi protocols in Q1 2026, led by a $40M Step Finance breach amid rising market liquidity."
"Crypto hackers stole $168.6 million from 34 DeFi protocols in the first quarter of 2026, DefiLlama data shows. The total was far below the same period last..."
"The data from DefiLlama indicates that the first quarter of 2026 experienced a marked decrease in the theft of cryptocurrencies, as crypto hackers managed..."