Crypto hacks now average $25 million in losses, with the largest exploits significantly skewing overall industry losses, according to Immunefi. The distribution of these losses has become increasingly uneven, characterized by smaller typical losses but occasional massive exploits that can severely impact projects. This trend suggests that while the median loss may be decreasing, the potential for catastrophic losses remains high. The blockchain ecosystem's shifting technological architecture and evolving financial regulation may be contributing factors to this development. The skewing effect of large exploits underscores the importance of robust security measures, as a single major incident can dramatically alter the overall loss landscape. So what matters to practitioners is that even as average losses may appear manageable, the risk of devastating exploits demands constant vigilance and investment in robust security protocols1.