DeFi Security Guide
Comprehensive security practices for DeFi protocols, DEXs, lending platforms, and yield aggregators.
Overview
DeFi protocols have lost billions to exploits. Understanding attack vectors and implementing proper defenses is critical.
Major DeFi Exploits
Ronin Bridge
Access Control
$625M
Wormhole
Signature Verification
$326M
Nomad Bridge
Initialization Bug
$190M
Mango Markets
Oracle Manipulation
$114M
Cream Finance
Flash Loan Attack
$130M
Flash Loan Protection
Flash loans enable attackers to borrow billions without collateral. Protect against price manipulation attacks.
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TWAP Period
Use a TWAP period of at least 10-30 minutes to resist manipulation. Shorter periods are still vulnerable.
Oracle Security
Oracle manipulation is a leading cause of DeFi exploits. Never use single-source spot prices.
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MEV Protection
Miner Extractable Value (MEV) attacks include front-running, sandwich attacks, and transaction reordering.
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Liquidity Pool Security
AMM and liquidity pool implementations require careful attention to invariants and edge cases.
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Governance Security
Governance attacks can drain treasuries. Implement proper timelocks and vote validation.
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