# The Real Reason Behind Most DeFi Hacks

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Podcast: [a16z crypto show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a16z-crypto-show-5434524)
Published: 2026-05-13T21:25:34+00:00
Episode link: https://web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/episodes/defi-hacks-UnC02FMJ
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## Resource

Following major DeFi exploits, a16z crypto GP Eddy Lazzarin and security engineer Matt Gleason break down the recent surge in crypto hacks. Their argument: AI isn't creating new vulnerabilities—it's making existing ones easier to exploit. They explore whether defenders can evolve as fast as attackers, the role of geopolitics in cyber activity, and what users can do to stay safe online.

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