2026-01-12 18:25:49

At the beginning of 2026, the crypto world is experiencing a tumultuous autumn. Truebit was hacked, resulting in a loss of $26 million, setting a new record for DeFi black swan events this year, and the TRU token was halved in value. During the same period, a major exchange also faced a security incident, with $1.4 billion in funds under pressure, once again ringing the alarm for ecosystem security—this wave of shocks has caused many users to reevaluate wallet risks and the protective capabilities of trading platforms.

On the other end of the market, however, activity is booming: new projects like MegaETH, Zama, and Infinex are launching TGE and ICOs intensively, Airdrop campaigns are rolling out one after another, and Jupiter Exchange is entering a new fundraising cycle. The clustering of new projects raising funds alongside security incidents reflects the current polarization in the DeFi ecosystem—innovation and risk are always intertwined.

TRU3,94%

AIRDROP0,24%

JUP2,35%

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Lonely_Validator

· 01-15 12:02

$26 million lost, TRU was directly halved, this is the crypto world Both hackers and exchanges, is my wallet still safe? Wait, is a new project about to launch? I'm really overwhelmed Should I buy the dip in TRU this time? Feels like a chance to scoop up a bargain Innovation and risk are really two sides of the same coin One side is a collapse, the other side is fundraising. DeFi is just surviving like this Exchanges can be attacked, who should I trust? Black swan events are everywhere, does anyone dare to take over new projects? The opportunity to make money and the risk of losing money are equally high, quite exciting

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GasBankrupter

· 01-14 13:30

26 million lost, this is why I don't touch black hole projects TRU cut in half, it's hilarious, I saw it coming a long time ago The fundraising frenzy is still ongoing, feels a bit off Truebit really can't hold up this time Another security incident and new funding rounds, the crypto world really plays with heartbeats This is the current state of Web3, still charging ahead with a knife at the neck No wonder more and more people are turning to CEX, managing wallets alone is too exhausting New projects launching one after another, hackers also clustering, who profits and who loses all depends on luck The lesson from 26 million, will anyone dare to deposit again next time? Security and opportunity are always a seesaw While exploding and raising funds at the same time, this ecosystem just is what it is

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 01-14 07:29

Hackers earn 26 million a day, while we are still mining. This is the gap. TRU was directly halved, just yesterday it was still bragging in the group. Embarrassing. Wait, is this wave of financing numbing us? New projects one after another, hacker incidents one after another. Another exchange scandal, who is it this time? Feels like no one can be trusted. Alright, keep transferring coins to cold wallets, safer than anything else. The joys and pains of DeFi run parallel, blood pressure skyrocketing. With this pace, ordinary people truly can't keep up.

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WhaleShadow

· 01-12 18:55

26 million USD again, hackers come to harvest, I really can't take it anymore --- Who still dares to touch TRU after its halving? This time it's really brutal --- Did the leading exchanges also have issues? Feels like there's no safe place now --- Exploding one after another while still raising funds, this is the norm in the crypto world, I'm done --- New projects popping up one after another, is anyone still rushing in? I wouldn't dare --- Security issues never end here, when will there be a cleanup --- MegaETH's recent fundraising still has people following, can't learn a lesson --- It's outrageous that this cycle keeps repeating, do they really think we have no memory --- We need to reassess security risks again, so annoying --- Why are innovation and risk always tied together? Can't we choose one?

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ProtocolRebel

· 01-12 18:51

$26 million hole, still dare to say DeFi is mature? TRU's halving means nothing, I see a bunch of projects lining up behind it. Both fundraising and airdrops, how long can these retail investors hold on? Hacker: I'm here to work, token price: I'm here to cooperate. Security audits are just for show, brother. New projects flooding in, old projects still fixing issues, this is the ecosystem, right? Burning money while raising funds, I've learned the tricks of DeFi. Truebit's recent moves are textbook-level demonstrations. And people still dare to pour large funds into exchanges? They really have guts. This is called innovation-driven, but the innovation is just new ways to get hacked.

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 01-12 18:46

Another black swan, this time directly cut in half, really can't hold on anymore --- 20.6 million gone? This is what they call innovation haha --- Even top exchanges are having issues, feels like there's no safe place to store coins anymore --- Crashing while raising funds, this is the crypto world, just madness --- Why are people still holding onto TRU? They should have already run --- Talking about risk protection, still the same old tricks --- Has MegaETH started to rise? Let's first learn from Truebit's lesson before moving --- Every time there's an incident, they say to review security, then turn around and go all-in on new projects, hilarious --- Will it just cycle like this next year? Just get used to it --- Why do hackers always win, and we always get caught?

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GateUser-1a2ed0b9

· 01-12 18:36

26 million USD is gone just like that, I really can't hold it anymore --- Hackers and exchanges again, can I still trust what's in my wallet? --- New projects one after another, but hearing the story of Truebit makes me a bit scared --- Innovation is innovation, but let's focus on security first --- 14 billion USD under pressure? This time it's really a bit scary --- Why is it always like this, raising funds while爆雷, cycle after cycle --- TRU was cut in half but still dares to touch new projects, I really admire that --- DeFi ecosystem is like this, opportunities for profit and risks always go hand in hand --- Hackers are too ruthless, 26 million USD just disappeared --- It seems I can't casually keep coins anywhere this year

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StrawberryIce

· 01-12 18:31

$26 million lost. Is this how the year starts? I need to check my wallet immediately. Truebit can't hold up anymore; a 50% cut is considered mild. Luckily, I didn't hold a large position. The new project is lively, but who dares to join? The pace is too crazy. Security incidents are happening one after another. Am I too cautious, or is this just how the crypto world is? Funding celebrations and hacking incidents are happening simultaneously—just routine operations in the crypto space. When TRU plummeted, I knew something was going to happen. I was still too young. No matter how many airdrops there are, I dare not participate anymore; the risks are too high to bear.

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GasFeeGazer

· 01-12 18:28

$26 million lost, is this what DeFi is? I'm wondering who still dares to put their coins on exchanges. I couldn't help but laugh when TRU was cut in half; risk can never outpace greed. This time, we need to re-evaluate self-custody; cold wallets are truly the safest. New projects are rushing to raise funds, but hackers are working overtime. Feels like we can't outpace this market. Security and returns are truly like fish and bear paws—no matter which one you choose, it's wrong.

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