Q1 2026 saw 34 DeFi protocols hacked for $169M — and the attackers are getting faster. AI models are now autonomously exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities at a ~56% success rate, while purpose-built defensive agents hit 92% detection.

In our latest post, Sarah Chen breaks down: - The 4 dominant attack vectors (oracle manipulation, reentrancy, access control failures, math precision bugs) - How AI is reshaping both offense and defense in DeFi security - Layer 2 considerations: how EIP-4844 cheap gas changes the exploit economics - Actionable recommendations for developers, LPs, and security researchers

Read the full post: https://ignaonline.com/defi-security-in-2026-169m-in-q1-hacks-and-the-ai-arms-race-in-smart-contracts/