### **๐ฐ DeFi Losses in April 2025 Reach $92.5 Million**
#### **๐ Key Facts**
- **Total losses**: **$92.5 million** from **15 DeFi attacks** (up **27.3%** vs 2024).
- **Worst platforms**:
- **UPCX** ($70 million)
- **KiloEx** ($7.5 million)
- **Vulnerable networks**: **Ethereum & BNB Chain** (60% of attacks).
#### **๐ Trends This Year**
- **Total losses in 2025 (up to April)**: **$1.74 billion** (already surpassed total 2024 which was $1.49 billion).
- **Main causes**:
- **Smart contract exploitation**.
- **Organized attacks (including state actors)**.
#### **๐จ Implications & Solutions**
- **Need for strict audits & protocol security enhancements**.
- **Regulations may be tightened** to protect investors.
- **Ethereum (ETH) remains dominant** (7.37% market cap) despite a **1.17% price drop last month**.
### **๐ Conclusion**
- **DeFi remains vulnerable** โ Investors must be cautious in selecting projects.
- **Security must be a top priority** for developers.
