Apr 26, 2026
At least 12–15 reported hacks in the last two weeks
April 2026 has been exceptionally bad overall, with approx $606 million in losses already.
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SIGNALApr 09, 2026
Kamino adds white listed reserves to pools
In a scenario where a curator’s keys are compromised, the attacker could gain operational control of the vault. Under normal conditions, the attacker could then redirect funds to a malicious or unvetted market and drain the vault’s liquidity. With Whitelisted Reserves, that attack path is closed. The smart contract rejects any allocation or investment into a reserve that Kamino has not explicitly whitelisted, regardless of who signs the transaction.
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New App update - fixed notifications
New update for DeFi the system is up in the solana dapp store
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Solana doubles down on security for the ecosystem
Solana Foundation is funding new ecosystem-wide security initiatives led by Asymmetric STRIDE. A comprehensive security program for all Solana DeFi. Includes hands-on evaluations and a public repository of findings. 24/7 active threat monitoring for protocols above $10M TVL. SIRN. A dedicated network of security firms for real-time crisis response. Formal verification for protocols above $100M TVL.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPApr 05, 2026
Drift exploited from a DPRK long con
285m gone in 12 seconds
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$SUI is now on Solana
Keeping with the theme of bringing every token to Solana, Sunrise DeFi has added sui to be natively on Solana. Look out for defi integrations soon.
Read more →SIGNALApr 01, 2026
New update is live in Solana dapp store
Full rebuild native react with fixed wallet connect and a lot more. Game works now, tipping on articles, swap, etc. if you don’t have auto updates on, go to content and streaming, defi the system.
Read more →SIGNALApr 01, 2026
DRIFT hacked for over $200m and hitting lots of Solana DeFi
Reflect money, DeFiCarrot, Project0, Piggybank, Ranger, Trade Neutral, X Place, Elemental all affected. If you’re holding in one of those, check their X for updates.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPMar 30, 2026
This Ain’t My First Rodeo
The Fear Index is at 9, but are we actually fearful or bored
Read more →SIGNALMar 29, 2026
JUICED loops are open on Jupiter Lend.
Up to 15.78% APY, 3.5x vs holding JUICED. Jup claims it's low risk looping because they are pegged vaults
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPMar 22, 2026
Is Anybody Out There?
Cricket season is in full swing
Read more →SIGNALMar 22, 2026
Bonk.Fun is back
They have regained control of their domain and will be reimbursing affected users at 110% of their losses.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPMar 15, 2026
It Seemed Like a Good Deal at the Time
$50 million gone in a single swap
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPMar 08, 2026
We Are the Robots — Agents! Agents! Agents!
AI agents are coming to Solana. We break down what it means for DeFi.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPMar 01, 2026
War All the Time
Markets bleed, tariffs escalate, and crypto finds itself caught in the crossfire.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPFeb 22, 2026
The Great Realignment: AI Velocity vs. Crypto Stasis
AI has officially hijacked the timeline. While we once refreshed prices, we now refresh model releases.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPFeb 15, 2026
Echoes in the Void
On the upside, we found out that $BTC had some solid support lined up at $60k, so even though we hit it, it bounced back a bit.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPFeb 08, 2026
The Blood Runs Red
I'll try not to pour salt on any wounds, but what a terrible week for the markets...again.
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EDITORIALFeb 05, 2026
Don't Fall for the Scam — Address Poisoning Explained
A detailed walkthrough of one of crypto's most dangerous attack vectors.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPFeb 01, 2026
Which Ring of Hell Have We Entered?
The week brought convergence of disturbing news — Epstein files, AI agents creating independent social media presence, potential Iran conflicts, and market collapse.
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USING DeFiJan 27, 2026
From Cypher-Groupie to DApp Developer
How I built and shipped my first Solana app — and what I learned.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPJan 25, 2026
A Vicious Combo of Malaise and Ennui
Everyone is tired of the prices, which have the habit of sitting very still until they don't.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPJan 18, 2026
Whose Yield is it Anyway?
The 'Max Pain' price where the largest number of option contracts expire worthless is currently sitting around $90,000.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPJan 11, 2026
Gimmie Some CLARITY
I'd usually open with some snarky commentary on price action and how we're trapped in this specific range, but honestly? It's still just playing out.
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EDITORIALJan 09, 2026
Return to Conviction Investing
Why dollar-cost averaging still beats chasing pumps in a volatile market.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPJan 04, 2026
Stuck In the Middle With You
For weeks, I've been shouting into the void about the massive $BTC options open interest. We finally saw some green candles on the 2nd, but that $90k-$91k wall is currently held together with industrial-strength spite.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPDec 28, 2025
Four More Weeks of Winter
If you feel like you're wading through waist-deep sludge, you are. The December 26th options expiry was supposed to be the 'big one,' the moment the market finally picked a direction.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUPDec 21, 2025
Coalescing On Perplexity
As we close out the books on 2025, let's be real: this year has been a masterclass in CUD — Chaos, Uncertainty, and Delusion.
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EDITORIALDec 20, 2025
12 Predictions for Crypto in 2026
More chains from last cycle will continue to bleed out, but one will emerge with a successful pivot.
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CYPHERPUNK SERIESDec 15, 2025
Cypherpunk Origins Pt 2 — The Pioneers Who Inspired Crypto
Zooko, Len Sassaman, Moxie Marlinspike, and the second wave of cypherpunks who built the tools we use today.
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EDITORIALDec 15, 2025
Solana Breakpoint 2025 Recap
Solana's biggest event of the year, Breakpoint happened this week and the amount of news that rolled out is a bit overwhelming.
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CYPHERPUNK SERIESDec 15, 2025
The Architects of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) 1985-2008
Before blockchains, there were the mathematicians who made them possible.
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EDITORIALDec 15, 2025
WTF is ZK (Zero-knowledge) and why is everyone talking about it now?
In the simplest of terms, Zero-knowledge (ZK) = Cryptographic proof that something is true with zero leakage of why it's true.
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CYPHERPUNK SERIESNov 12, 2025
Cypherpunk Origins Pt 1 — The Pioneers Who Started the Movement
David Chaum, Timothy May, Nick Szabo, Hal Finney — meet the 10 rebels who laid the groundwork for crypto.
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EDITORIALAug 01, 2025
What I learned about launching a token on Wavebreak
I've never been a meme trader, nor have I spent time in the trenches of launchpads, because they've never aligned with what I want from a token.
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EDITORIALJun 24, 2025
I was one mistake away from being a victim of the Coinbase Hack
I was one mistake away from being a victim of the Coinbase Leak. The panic was real and can make you do some dumb things.
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USING DeFiJun 24, 2025
Kast + Solana: Review as a user in the USA - Is it time to get a KAST card?
If you have been around Solana for a while, you've probably seen some KOL's shilling the KAST card over the past few months. With it recently opening up for US users, I wanted to check it out and share my experience.
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USING DeFiJun 22, 2025
How Close is Infinex to replacing your CEX?
When I first heard that Kain Warwick was launching a new project called Infinex with hopes of replacing popular CEX's like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX with a truly decentralized exchange, it piqued my interest.
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EDITORIALJun 22, 2025
Practicing Safe CEX
After a recent scare tied to the Coinbase data leak, I realized it was time to share some best practices for anyone using a centralized exchange (CEX) to hold or manage funds.
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USING DeFiMar 15, 2025
Easy Set Up guide to start accepting crypto payments with Solana Pay in Shopify
If you run a Shopify store, it's time to consider accepting payments via USDC and other tokens to give your customers more options.
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USING DeFiMar 06, 2025
Easing into DeFi with Kamino
Jumping into DeFi for the first time can feel overwhelming or confusing. This Kamino guide is meant to introduce and simplify things for you, helping you earn yield without taking on unnecessary risk.
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USING DeFiFeb 23, 2025
How to use Lulo for savings on stable coins
Self described as 'The modern way to grow your wealth', but what is Lulo? They just updated their site this past week and introduced some new features.
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