Jess Symington

Jess Symington, research lead at Elliptic and expert in DeFi security, dives into the alarming rise of hacking in the decentralized finance sector. She reveals that over $12 billion has been lost to crime, primarily due to user and developer errors. The conversation highlights various exploit types, the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking hackers, and the potential for blockchain transparency to assist regulators. Jess shares practical advice on how both users and protocols can enhance security against these threats.