If you’re reading this, you’re probably already familiar with DeFi. In that context, Circuit Breakers (CBs) are mechanisms integrated into DeFi protocols to temporarily halt or limit transactions, mainly token outflows, under certain conditions. These conditions are typically predefined and are triggered when unusual or suspicious activity is detected, such as an abnormally large withdrawal of funds in a short period. These circuit breakers aim to safeguard against potential security breaches or financial anomalies.

Thoughts from the Ethereal Ventures team on the rise of institutional liquid staking and why Alluvial is the team best suited to build out this category

In my role as a technical partner at Ethereal Ventures, I've been spending a day each week acting as a security advisor to our portfolio companies.

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