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Aave weighs closing 6 V3 blockchain markets, offboarding 50 low-use reserves

Aave is considering closing 6 V3 blockchain markets, offboarding 50 low-use reserves, following a recommendation from DeFi risk management service LlamaRisk. LlamaRisk suggested winding down every reserve on Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos, and Aave has already taken action against most of these instances, indicating a proactive approach to risk management in the DeFi space.

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CoinDesk

The economics behind Aave proposal to ditch 6 chains that earn loose change in revenue

Aave is proposing to shut down deployments on six underperforming blockchain networks, including Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos, and retire 50 asset markets, citing low revenue. Deposits on some of these chains have fallen by over 90%. This move aims to optimize Aave's operations and focus on more profitable networks, potentially impacting liquidity and user experience.

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CoinDesk

How ethical hackers with just a $3,000 server found a flaw that could've put $70 billion in crypto at risk

Researchers with a $3,000 server discovered a critical flaw in the Aptos blockchain, compromising a core security guarantee with a near-90% success rate. Attack costs were remarkably low, in the hundreds of dollars. The vulnerability, since patched, had the potential to put $70 billion in crypto at risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing security audits and updates in the industry.

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The Block

Researchers flag TrapDoor malware campaign targeting crypto developer environments including Aptos, Sui and Solana

Researchers are flagging a TrapDoor malware campaign targeting crypto developer environments, including Aptos, Sui, and Solana, through malicious packages on npm, PyPI, and Crates.io. The campaign has successfully compromised several developer environments, with the exact number of affected projects remaining unknown. This threat highlights the vulnerability of crypto ecosystems to supply chain attacks.

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