Balancer Suffers $120M DeFi Hack in November 2025, Smart Contract Vulnerabilities Highlighted

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Based on AICryptoCore, in November 2025, Balancer, a leading DeFi protocol, suffered a major hack resulting in over $120 million in losses from key assets like ETH and derivatives. The attacker liquidated tokens after Balancer recovered $4.1 million, exposing vulnerabilities in smart contracts and raising concerns about DeFi security. The incident impacted Ethereum, Arbitrum, and other networks, causing a sharp drop in Balancer’s TVL and governance token prices. Security experts noted the risks in DeFi composability and access control, emphasizing the need for improved audit practices and security measures.

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