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DeFi stalwart Balancer mulls shutdown after $130M hack

Protos·September 15, 2026·1 min read
DeFi stalwart Balancer mulls shutdown after $130M hack

Balancer, one of DeFi's best-known exchanges, is considering a shutdown after failing to boost revenue after the November 2025 hack. The $130M hack severely impacted the protocol's operations, leading to a potential wind-down. The decision underscores the challenges facing DeFi platforms post-exploit.

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