The 2025 crypto ecosystem experienced multiple shocking security crises. That year, several of the largest hacking incidents occurred in succession, causing profound impacts on the entire industry. From exchange attacks to smart contract vulnerabilities being exploited, and the fall of cross-chain bridge protocols—these three major attack events exposed the fragility of current Web3 infrastructure.
These incidents not only resulted in billions of dollars in funds lost but also served as a wake-up call. For every user and project involved in the crypto market, security defense has become a necessary subject for survival. From wallet management to contract auditing, from risk assessment to emergency response plans, the entire industry is undergoing a forced security awakening.
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The 2025 crypto ecosystem experienced multiple shocking security crises. That year, several of the largest hacking incidents occurred in succession, causing profound impacts on the entire industry. From exchange attacks to smart contract vulnerabilities being exploited, and the fall of cross-chain bridge protocols—these three major attack events exposed the fragility of current Web3 infrastructure.
These incidents not only resulted in billions of dollars in funds lost but also served as a wake-up call. For every user and project involved in the crypto market, security defense has become a necessary subject for survival. From wallet management to contract auditing, from risk assessment to emergency response plans, the entire industry is undergoing a forced security awakening.