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Summary
According to a Q2 2026 report by security firm Hacken, approximately $764 million was stolen during the quarter, with up to 88.3% stemming from private key leaks, signer compromises, and infrastructure weaknesses rather than smart contract code bugs. Even audited projects were breached—14 projects…
Key points
- Helps institutions and high-net-worth individuals reassess security strategies, redirecting resources from pure code audits toward more comprehensive operational security management.
- The data shows that over-reliance on smart contract audits can no longer effectively prevent crypto asset losses; operational security has become the key to institutional-grade protection.
- Development teams should prioritize strengthening key management, transaction signing controls, and continuous monitoring; when choosing platforms or protocols, investors should examine operational security measures rather than just audit reports.
Editorial note
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