Crypto Long & Short: Who answers the 3am call when DeFi breaks?
This article explores the need for greater accountability and professional management within the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector. It argues that to attract institutional investors, DeFi projects must move beyond 'code is law' and provide human-led risk management.
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The shift toward institutional adoption of DeFi requires bridging the gap between automated software and traditional financial regulatory expectations.
Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Crypto Long & Short: Who answers the 3am call when DeFi breaks? In this week s Crypto Long & Short, Ben Nadareski writes that to win over big investors, DeFi builders must act like accountable money managers, not just software developers. Then, Stephen Stonberg says that bitcoin holders can survive crashes and protect their assets by earning income through reinsurance. By Ben Nadareski , Stephen Stonberg | Edited by Alexandra Levis Jun 10, 2026, 4:20 p.m. 8 min read Make preferred on (Lens by Benji/ Unsplash) What to know : You re reading Crypto Long & Short , our weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional investor. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Wednesday.
The piece presents an industry-specific argument regarding professional standards in finance without partisan bias.
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