6Perp DEXProgressed· since 2026-06-23Jun 25, 2026
DeFi TVL Shrinks 39% in 2026; Hacks Cost $942M as Only Two Chains Grow

DeFi total value locked contracted 39% in 2026 while hacks cost the sector approximately $942 million, with only two blockchain networks recording TVL growth during the period. The figures extend the Q2 2026 record of 83 security breaches and $775 million in stolen funds previously reported.
Full-year DeFi TVL contraction of 39% and $942M in hacks reported, extending the Q2 record of 83 breaches and $775M stolen.
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- Jun 25, 20266· this storyDeFi TVL Shrinks 39% in 2026; Hacks Cost $942M as Only Two Chains Grow
Full-year DeFi TVL contraction of 39% and $942M in hacks reported, extending the Q2 record of 83 breaches and $775M stolen.
- Jun 25, 20265DeFi Sector Loses More Than Half Its Value Since October 2025
DeFi sector value loss exceeding 50% since October was reported as a distinct data point alongside the TVL contraction and hack figures.
- Jun 23, 20265Crypto Sector Sets Q2 2026 Record With 83 Security Breaches and $775M Stolen
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- DeFi TVL Shrinks 39% in 2026, Hacks Cost $942M as Only Two Chains Growblockchainreporter.net · T2