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Isaac Patka: DeFi requires error correction mechanisms, operational security failures are often preventable, and user vulnerabilities pose significant risks | Unchained

Human errors, not code flaws, are the biggest threat to DeFi security, says crypto expert.

8 H AGO · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Zak Cole: Institutional investors doubt Ethereum Foundation’s transparency, market sentiment drives community concerns, and leadership changes signal ecosystem maturity | Unchained

Leadership changes and transparency issues at the Ethereum Foundation raise concerns amid a challenging bear market.

MAY 28, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained

DeFi's security challenges spotlight the urgent need for improved risk management and secure deployment practices.

MAY 13, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained

Arbitrum Security Council's bold move to freeze $70 million highlights the ongoing battle against crypto theft.

MAY 13, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest from Unchained

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

May. 13, 2026

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

Morpho's modular design limited losses to $1 million during a $300 million DeFi hack, showcasing its resilience.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

May. 13, 2026

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

Privacy emerges as the crucial competitive edge in crypto amid maturing infrastructure and regulatory clarity.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

May. 12, 2026

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

AI disruptions and global economic shifts could drive Bitcoin to new heights amid deflationary pressures.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

May. 8, 2026

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

Stablecoin regulations face banking opposition as legislative debates unfold behind closed doors, raising transparency concerns.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Tom Dunleavy: Proper risk assessment in DeFi requires disaggregating risk premia, inflated yields mislead investors, and curators play a key role in managing collateral markets | Unchained

May. 3, 2026

Tom Dunleavy: Proper risk assessment in DeFi requires disaggregating risk premia, inflated yields mislead investors, and curators play a key role in managing collateral markets | Unchained

DeFi's true risk-adjusted yields should be 12.5%, challenging current lending rates amid $606 million in exploits.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ben Fielding: Neural architecture search automates deep learning, the shift to horizontal scaling is essential, and blockchain security enhances consensus algorithms | Unchained

May. 3, 2026

Ben Fielding: Neural architecture search automates deep learning, the shift to horizontal scaling is essential, and blockchain security enhances consensus algorithms | Unchained

Machine learning's transformative shift mirrors the MapReduce moment, revolutionizing efficiency with decentralized consensus algorithms.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Chris Perkins: Microsoft emerges as a winner with OpenAI, financial obligations decrease, and stock is undervalued | Unchained

Apr. 29, 2026

Chris Perkins: Microsoft emerges as a winner with OpenAI, financial obligations decrease, and stock is undervalued | Unchained

Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI could significantly boost its revenue and market position through 2030.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing | Unchained

Apr. 22, 2026

Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing | Unchained

Privacy-focused Canton Network challenges blockchain norms with unique smart contract capabilities and major financial partnerships.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Josh Lim: Geopolitical events reshape crypto trading strategies, seasonal trends boost retail investment, and MicroStrategy’s long-term strategy drives Bitcoin recovery | Unchained

Apr. 19, 2026

Josh Lim: Geopolitical events reshape crypto trading strategies, seasonal trends boost retail investment, and MicroStrategy’s long-term strategy drives Bitcoin recovery | Unchained

Geopolitical events and macro shifts are reshaping Bitcoin trading strategies and market dynamics.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Nader Al-Naji: Decentralized social platforms ensure censorship resistance, bank-backed stablecoins are set to dominate, and Deso’s unique blockchain drastically reduces content storage costs | Unchained

Apr. 17, 2026

Nader Al-Naji: Decentralized social platforms ensure censorship resistance, bank-backed stablecoins are set to dominate, and Deso’s unique blockchain drastically reduces content storage costs | Unchained

Dismissal of fraud charges highlights the challenges of regulating decentralized social platforms like Deso.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Podcast Notes

Isaac Patka: DeFi requires error correction mechanisms, operational security failures are often preventable, and user vulnerabilities pose significant risks | Unchained

Zak Cole: Institutional investors doubt Ethereum Foundation’s transparency, market sentiment drives community concerns, and leadership changes signal ecosystem maturity | Unchained

Luke Leasure: Layer Zero’s infrastructure vulnerabilities highlight security gaps, Aave’s collateral oversight demands better risk management, and the dynamics of looping reshape DeFi borrowing | Unchained

Griff Green: Unusual movements of restaked ETH signal illicit activity, Thorchain’s role in laundering funds, and the risks of smart contract exploitation | Unchained

Latest from Unchained

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

Paul Frambot: Morpho’s modular architecture enables tailored lending markets, 90% of volume is stablecoin loans, and operational security is critical for DeFi risk management | Unchained

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

Ali Yahya: Crypto infrastructure supports billions of users, regulatory clarity fuels innovation, and privacy emerges as a competitive advantage | Unchained

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

Arthur Hayes: Geopolitical conflicts are fueling inflation, nations are rethinking dollar reserves, and the petrodollar’s end could reshape global finance | Unchained

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

Faryar Shirzad: The Clarity Act restricts stablecoin interest payments, banking lobby fights against regulations, and the critical role of rewards in crypto adoption | Unchained

Tom Dunleavy: Proper risk assessment in DeFi requires disaggregating risk premia, inflated yields mislead investors, and curators play a key role in managing collateral markets | Unchained

Tom Dunleavy: Proper risk assessment in DeFi requires disaggregating risk premia, inflated yields mislead investors, and curators play a key role in managing collateral markets | Unchained

Ben Fielding: Neural architecture search automates deep learning, the shift to horizontal scaling is essential, and blockchain security enhances consensus algorithms | Unchained

Ben Fielding: Neural architecture search automates deep learning, the shift to horizontal scaling is essential, and blockchain security enhances consensus algorithms | Unchained

Chris Perkins: Microsoft emerges as a winner with OpenAI, financial obligations decrease, and stock is undervalued | Unchained

Chris Perkins: Microsoft emerges as a winner with OpenAI, financial obligations decrease, and stock is undervalued | Unchained

Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing | Unchained

Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing | Unchained

Josh Lim: Geopolitical events reshape crypto trading strategies, seasonal trends boost retail investment, and MicroStrategy’s long-term strategy drives Bitcoin recovery | Unchained

Josh Lim: Geopolitical events reshape crypto trading strategies, seasonal trends boost retail investment, and MicroStrategy’s long-term strategy drives Bitcoin recovery | Unchained

Nader Al-Naji: Decentralized social platforms ensure censorship resistance, bank-backed stablecoins are set to dominate, and Deso’s unique blockchain drastically reduces content storage costs | Unchained

Nader Al-Naji: Decentralized social platforms ensure censorship resistance, bank-backed stablecoins are set to dominate, and Deso’s unique blockchain drastically reduces content storage costs | Unchained

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