According to SlowMist's security analysis, 2025 saw roughly 200 blockchain security incidents across the ecosystem. The numbers actually dropped compared to 2024, but here's what got worse—the financial damage jumped to $2.935 billion, a whopping 46% increase year over year.

Ethereum felt the heaviest blow, with losses hitting $254 million alone. This gap between fewer incidents but bigger losses is worth paying attention to. It suggests attackers are either getting smarter, targeting high-value assets more strategically, or hitting larger pools of capital when they do strike. The trend highlights why security infrastructure and risk management keep becoming table stakes for projects and users in Web3.