The State of DeFi Security 2021

A total of $502,522,934 was lost to 223 hacks, scams, and exploits throughout the first quarter of 2024. Check out our comprehensive report for all the statistics, data, and analysis you need to understand the current state of onchain security.

In 2022, several notable federal indictments, sentences, and seizures related to cryptocurrency were made public in the United States. To understand the extent and nature of government activity in Web3, CertiK has conducted research and analysis on the state of federal and regulatory crypto investigations in 2022.

In CertiK Ventures’ 2024 Investment Thesis, we explore CertiK’s roots as a leader in blockchain security, the current state of the venture capital (VC) landscape, developing supportive ecosystem strategies, and crypto market opportunities. We also discuss in detail our investment philosophy, strategic directions, methodologies, and proprietary investment grading and scoring metrics — all in line with our commitment to transparency and providing publicly-accessible resources.