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Bybit Addresses the State of DeFi Security at Paris Blockchain Week

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DeFi hacks and scam attempts costing participants $1.29 billion so far in 2021

Paris, France–(Newsfile Corp. – April 15, 2022) – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange addressed prevalent DeFi security vulnerabilities and explored industrial-scale solutions at the Paris Blockchain Week Summit.

Risking it all – The Real Costs of High Yields in DeFi

From admin key compromises to rug pulls, a long list of high profile DeFi projects have fallen victim to hacking and scam attempts, already costing participants $1.29 billion in the year so far.

DeFi projects are particularly prone to security risks, said Lawrence Tan, Bybit’s spot business development director in a keynote address titled, DeFi Security: the Risks Behind the Yield and Mitigation. Almost 74% of blockchain security incidents were DApps and DeFi-related in 2021.

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Even the most security conscious crypto veterans are not immune to DeFi risks. Tan himself narrowly dodged the PolyNework hack, having exited from liquidity mining in the protocol just two days before the hack cost victims $611 million.

Mitigating DeFi Risks – Be a Self-Reliant Investor

Tan says the simple rule of vetting your DeFi project carefully pays off.

“Consider open-source and audited projects by built teams with real names. Look for projects with higher popularity, larger TVLs and a good track record. If you are a beginner, you don’t need to rush into new projects even if it promises high yields,” Tan said.

Doing your own research, diversification and setting appropriate token allowance approvals are also on the DeFi security checklist, he added.

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Centralized exchanges’ responsibility to protect

Tan’s technical analysis of the biggest DeFi hacks in history showed that centralized crypto services providers were popular targets. Ramping up KYC and AML efforts would help protect investors, he said.

“Centralized exchanges are one of the most important gateways for users to enter the crypto world. They have a responsibility to help mitigate DeFi risks for the users and for the community. They can play very important roles in services and in education,” said Tan.

Service providers dealing with risk-on assets should invest more in anti-phishing efforts and education, he elaborated.

Bybit has been actively helping the public understand DeFi and the associated risks through Bybit Learn, a publicly available online learning platform. Beginners can also dabble into liquidity mining and try out the Bybit wallet to gain experience in DeFi before they level up their investment portfolios and risk thresholds in the decentralized space.

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He also said centralized exchanges are better positioned to provide cross-chain bridges for entry-level users, providing a safer and more customized experience.

“Chaos is very common at early stages. It happens to most innovations in human history. The industry will learn from failures and disasters. As an ecosystem the industry will improve itself. And this is how we move forward. So chaos is not a pit. Chaos is a ladder,” he concluded.

An early adopter of crypto technologies and a DeFi advocate, Tan brings a decade of blockchain experience to the Master Stage at Europe’s flagship event in blockchain, crypto and NFT.

Bybit is a Whale and Rhodium sponsor of the 2022 rendition of Paris NFT Day and Blockchain Week Summit. The conference concludes on April 14 after an action-packed three days of industry insights in blockchain, crypto and NFT.

About Bybit

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Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 to offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. The Company provides innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strives to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 29, 2025 | Deloitte, TRON DAO, Miden, JPMorgan, Nuvve

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The blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem is evolving at breakneck speed, with tokenization, Layer 2 innovations, institutional partnerships, and emerging venture plays dominating today’s headlines. In this op-ed–style briefing—April 29, 2025—we unpack five major stories that signal where Web3, DeFi, and NFTs are headed:

  1. Deloitte’s $4 trillion tokenized real estate forecast

  2. TRON DAO’s support for emerging talent at Harvard Blockchain Conference

  3. Miden’s $25 million raise to scale a zero-knowledge blockchain

  4. JPMorgan and Nacha’s blockchain-enabled ACH validation

  5. Nuvve’s new subsidiary for cryptocurrency and blockchain ventures

Each section delivers concise news coverage, incisive analysis, and opinion-driven insights into the strategic and technological implications. Throughout, we weave in essential keywords—blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, NFTs—to ensure SEO optimization and relevance for digital audiences.


1. Deloitte Predicts $4 Trillion Tokenized Real-Estate Market by 2035

Summary:
In a landmark report released April 28, consulting giant Deloitte projects that the tokenized real-estate market could swell to $4 trillion by 2035. The forecast hinges on rapid adoption of security tokens that fractionalize property ownership, enabling global investors to trade real-estate assets 24/7 on blockchain platforms. Deloitte identifies five key enablers: regulatory clarity, standardized token protocols, interoperability layers, institutional-grade custody services, and liquid secondary markets. Adoption drivers include enhanced liquidity, democratized access for retail investors, and lower transaction costs via smart contracts.

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Analysis & Opinion:
Tokenization stands at the confluence of DeFi and traditional finance, promising to unlock trillions in illiquid assets. Yet realizing a $4 trillion market requires overcoming persistent hurdles: cross-border regulatory alignment, KYC/AML compliance on decentralized platforms, and robust digital-asset custodianship. Real-estate incumbents should prioritize pilot programs in regulated jurisdictions—such as Switzerland’s FINMA sandbox—to build trust and test token standards like ERC-3643 or the upcoming ISO TC 307 specifications. Meanwhile, DeFi protocols must integrate real-world asset oracles with high-assurance data feeds to prevent valuation discrepancies. As major asset managers—BlackRock, Fidelity—eye tokenization pilots, blockchain platforms offering modular compliance and seamless fiat on-ramps will emerge as market leaders.
Source: Bitcoin.com News


2. TRON DAO Empowers Emerging Talent at Harvard Blockchain Conference 2025

Summary:
TRON DAO reaffirmed its commitment to education and Web3 innovation by sponsoring the Harvard Blockchain Conference 2025 on April 26–27. The foundation underwrote travel grants, speaker honoraria, and hackathon prizes to support students and researchers exploring DeFi, NFT interoperability, and decentralized governance. TRON representatives—including CTO Michael Kong—led deep-dive sessions on TRON’s latest EVM-compatible upgrades, zero-fee transactions, and cross-chain bridges powered by the Sun Network. Award winners gained access to the TRON Accelerator program, offering mentorship, developer grants, and potential seed funding.

Analysis & Opinion:
Educational sponsorship is a strategic play for protocols seeking long-term developer mindshare. By investing in Harvard’s brightest, TRON DAO not only promotes its Layer 1 ecosystem but also fosters innovations that could address TRON’s scalability, security, and decentralization trade-offs. However, high-profile academically oriented conferences risk echo-chamber effects unless participation spans beyond marquee institutions. TRON would benefit from parallel outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community colleges to diversify its developer pipeline. In the battle for EVM-compatible supremacy, protocols that nurture broad, inclusive communities will secure resilience and real-world network effects.
Source: Bitcoin.com News


3. Miden Raises $25 Million to Scale a ZK Blockchain Post-Polygon Spin-out

Summary:
Miden, the zero-knowledge (ZK) proof–based Layer 2 protocol spun out of Polygon in late 2024, has secured a $25 million Series A led by a16z Crypto and Electric Capital. The round also saw participation from Placeholder, Pantera, and Circle Ventures. Miden’s core innovation lies in its bespoke STARK-based prover that enables trustless off-chain transaction batching and on-chain proof verification. Unlike SNARK-focused rollups, Miden eschews trusted setups and prioritizes transparency while targeting throughputs of 4,000+ TPS. The funds will scale Miden’s developer ecosystem, strengthen its modular data availability layer, and accelerate mainnet launch slated for Q4 2025.

Analysis & Opinion:
The ZK-rollup wars are intensifying as projects differentiate on security assumptions, throughput, and developer experience. Miden’s STARK-centric architecture addresses growing community concerns over SNARK trusted setups and prover centralization. However, achieving 4,000 TPS in production demands optimizations at both protocol and EVM-compatibility layers. Miden must also articulate clear interoperability roadmaps with Ethereum, Cosmos, and the OP Stack to attract DApp teams wary of liquidity fragmentation. The $25 million war chest affords aggressive grant programs and bug bounties—critical to securing audit-hardened code—but community trust will hinge on transparent security reports and gradual mainnet roll-out through incentivized testnets.
Source: Cointelegraph

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4. JPMorgan Partners with Nacha for Blockchain-Backed ACH Account Validation

Summary:
In a first for the traditional banking sector, JPMorgan Chase announced on April 27 a strategic alliance with Nacha, the U.S. ACH network operator, to pilot a blockchain-enabled account validation service. Utilizing a private permissioned ledger based on Hyperledger Fabric, the initiative aims to streamline ACH origination by verifying account ownership in real time, thereby reducing failed transactions and fraud. Pilot participants—including fintechs, regional banks, and corporate treasuries—can request instant validation tokens on ledgers, with JPMorgan acting as the initial node operator and Nacha providing rule governance. The project targets a 50% reduction in ACH settlement delays and a projected $300 million annual saving in transaction costs.

Analysis & Opinion:
Legacy payment rails face mounting pressure from DeFi protocols offering near-instant, low-fee transfers. JPMorgan’s move to integrate blockchain into ACH validation is a pre-emptive strike to modernize the Automated Clearing House network from within. Success will depend on achieving network effects—convincing enough U.S. financial institutions to run nodes and accept blockchain-issued trust tokens. Clear regulatory guidance from the Federal Reserve and CFPB on ledger governance will be essential. Should this pilot prove scalable, it could catalyze broader on-chain rails for corporate payments, payroll, and supply-chain finance, bridging Web2 and Web3 infrastructures.
Source: Ledger Insights


5. Nuvve Launches New Subsidiary to Capitalize on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Opportunities

Summary:
Electric-vehicle charging network operator Nuvve has formed Nuvve Blockchain Ventures—a dedicated subsidiary focused on integrating cryptocurrency, distributed-energy resources (DERs), and tokenization into grid services. Announced April 28 via Business Wire, the new entity will explore utility partnerships for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) settlement in stablecoins, energy-asset tokenization for peer-to-peer trading, and use of NFTs to represent renewable-energy credits (RECs). Nuvve Blockchain Ventures has already secured MoUs with three major U.S. utilities and plans a Q3 pilot using a Polygon-based sidechain for meter-to-meter settlement.

Analysis & Opinion:
Nuvve’s leap into blockchain underscores the cross-industry potential of tokenization and DeFi primitives. By transacting energy services in stablecoins, Nuvve can reduce cross-border FX risk for EV fleets and unlock micro-grid autonomy. However, real-world energy markets demand high-availability, low-latency settlement—areas where existing Layer 1s and busy sidechains may falter. The choice of Polygon sidechain offers low fees and Ethereum security but may require roll-up bridges to settle larger energy-credit batches on Ethereum mainnet. Regulatory clarity on energy tokens as securities or commodities will also shape adoption. If Nuvve succeeds, utilities could adopt blockchain for everything from demand-response auctions to carbon-credit trading, accelerating the energy-Web3 nexus.
Source: Business Wire


Key Trends & Takeaways

  1. Mass Tokenization Looms: Deloitte’s $4 trillion forecast cements tokenized real estate as a flagship use case for security tokens—but success depends on regulatory harmonization and liquid secondary markets.

  2. Developer & Community Investment: TRON DAO’s Harvard sponsorship—and Miden’s sizable Series A—highlight how ecosystems compete for developer mindshare and project credibility through grants and educational outreach.

  3. ZK-Rollup Differentiation: The STARK-based approach of Miden contrasts with SNARK-dependent rollups, reflecting a market that prizes transparency and security assumptions in scaling Ethereum.

  4. Institutional Blockchain Adoption: JPMorgan and Nacha’s ACH pilot exemplifies how incumbent financial networks are cautiously integrating ledger technology to modernize legacy rails.

  5. Cross-Sector Tokenization: Nuvve’s energy-sector plunge illustrates the growing appetite for tokenized assets—from real estate to renewable credits—signaling Web3’s expansion into critical infrastructure.


Conclusion
Today’s headlines reveal a blockchain industry at full throttle: tokenization is broadening beyond finance into real-world assets; zero-knowledge solutions vie for Layer 2 dominance; consortiums of banks pilot private ledgers; and even EV-charging networks are exploring on-chain settlements. As DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 architectures mature, the winners will be platforms that balance regulatory compliance, technological robustness, and community engagement. Stay tuned to Blocks & Headlines for tomorrow’s deep dive into the innovations redefining decentralized networks.

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