DeFi Frauds and Exploits (Part 1)

Jason Scharfman ()
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Jason Scharfman: Corgentum Consulting, LLC

Chapter 3 in The Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Fraud Casebook, Volume III, 2025, pp 39-68 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter delves into the increasing vulnerability of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to cyberattacks and fraudulent activities. As the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem grows, so do the security challenges inherent in non-custodial trading platforms. In exploring recent trends, such as smart contract exploits and fraudulent activities in DeFi, the chapter discusses key incidents like the FixedFloat hack and its implications for the future of DEX security and governance.

Keywords: Decentralized exchange (DEX); Smart contract vulnerabilities; DeFi fraud; FixedFloat hack; Blockchain security; Financial regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-84108-8_3

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