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#黑客攻击与安全风险 Recently, the DeFi scene has been quite active, with UNI burn arbitrage and Ondo liquidity disputes sparking a lot of discussion. I’ve carefully reviewed the on-chain data and want to share some practical observations with you.
This round of UNI arbitrage opportunities is quite interesting—some traders burn 4,000 UNI tokens for only $24,000 but end up with a multi-chain asset portfolio worth $39,500, netting a profit of $14,500. It sounds tempting, but there are a few pitfalls to watch out for: First, this is a typical "first-mover" opportunity with a high entry barrier that requires understanding contract interactions; second, gas costs and the risk of execution failure are hidden killers—if you're not careful, your gains can be eaten up; finally, such opportunities are fleeting and not everyone can react in time.
Regarding the Ondo xTSLA liquidity dispute, my view is—on the surface, a 0.03% slippage looks impressive, but the actual on-chain liquidity is only $7,000, and the real slippage could spike to 45%. The logic behind this is that market makers mainly provide liquidity during US stock trading hours, and after hours, liquidity is almost nonexistent. This indicates that the current RWA (Real-World Asset) track still heavily relies on traditional market windows, and the advantages are not as obvious as they seem.
For yield farmers, the key is to learn how to distinguish genuine opportunities from false prosperity. Projects with flashy data but sparse actual liquidity should be approached with caution—costs and risks are often hidden in the details. The core of low-cost yield farming is not greed for quick gains but thoroughly understanding on-chain data before acting, ensuring every interaction is worthwhile.