
Crypto’s real-world adoption in 2025 and what builders should expect in 2026
2025 was a year of major shifts for crypto and not just in headlines, but in what actually matters for builders: fundamentals, real-world use cases and…
S1E43 • Nov 1, 2024 • 28m
In this episode of Decentralize, host Zoltan Vardai sits down with Michael Pearl, vice president of go-to-market (GTM) at Cyvers, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in Web3 security. Together, they delve into the escalating threat landscape of the crypto industry, discussing recent high-profile hacks and the alarming rise in cyberattacks.
Pearl shares insights into Cyvers’ innovative approach to protecting digital assets, including their advanced threat detection and response capabilities. The episode explores the company’s role in safeguarding the future of Web3, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
This episode of Decentralize is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Zoltan Vardai, produced by Savannah Fortis with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph and follow this episode’s host, Zoltan Vardai, on X at @ZVardai.
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(00:00) - Introduction
(01:52) - The Current State of Crypto Hacks
(03:35) - The Root Cause of Hacks
(05:34) - The Threat to ETFs
(07:30) - Protecting ETFs from Hacks
(09:52) - Detecting Malicious Smart Contracts
(11:49) - The WazirX Hack
(15:41) - User Negligence and Hacks
(18:18) - The $68 Million Address Poisoning Hack
(28:17) - The Future of Web3 Security
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