The power of DeFi lies in how different protocols can be combined like building blocks. But the more complex those combinations become, the more risk can spread through their dependencies. 🧩

Why can a problem with one protocol affect other applications?

It comes down to shared dependencies: the same collateral asset, price oracle, or underlying protocol can all become channels through which risk spreads.

When evaluating a DeFi project, don’t just look at yields and the number of protocols. Also check:

🔹 Whether underlying assets overlap
🔹 Whether they rely on the same price sources
🔹 How core contracts and permissions are designed
🔹 Whether you can exit smoothly during extreme market conditions

A diverse range of applications doesn’t necessarily mean diverse sources of risk.

What dependency risk in the DeFi ecosystem do you think is most easily overlooked?

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