{"id":398663,"date":"2025-07-16T10:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T05:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/from-crisis-to-comeback-how-euler-labs-survived-a-200m-hack-to-thrive-in-defi-michael-bentley-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T10:50:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T05:20:01","slug":"from-crisis-to-comeback-how-euler-labs-survived-a-200m-hack-to-thrive-in-defi-michael-bentley-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/from-crisis-to-comeback-how-euler-labs-survived-a-200m-hack-to-thrive-in-defi-michael-bentley-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"From Crisis to Comeback: How Euler Labs Survived a $200M Hack to Thrive in DeFi | Michael Bentley &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the Divine Podcast, we sit down with Michael Bentley, co-founder and CEO of Euler Labs, to explore one of the most remarkable comeback stories in DeFi history. From a devastating $200M exploit in 2023 to surpassing $1B in outstanding loans, Euler Labs has redefined resilience and innovation in the crypto space.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Listen to Interview<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spotify Web Player\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7ng3gULI7hkQSqtSi7vhvs\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" style=\"border-radius:8px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcfa Watch Video<\/h2>\n<h2>Episode Description<\/h2>\n<p>In this episode of the Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Michael Bentley, co-founder and CEO of Euler Labs, to explore one of the most remarkable comeback stories in DeFi history. From a devastating $200M exploit in 2023 to surpassing $1B in outstanding loans, Euler Labs has redefined resilience and innovation in the crypto space. <\/p>\n<p>Michael shares the emotional and technical challenges of navigating the exploit, the process of recovering funds, and the lessons learned along the way. We also dive into the evolution of Euler Labs, the launch of V2, and their groundbreaking innovations in DeFi lending, borrowing, and stablecoins. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a crypto enthusiast, a DeFi builder, or just love a good comeback story, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the future of decentralized finance. <\/p>\n<p>Chapters: <\/p>\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Introduction <\/p>\n<p>01:27 &#8211; Meet Michael Bentley: CEO of Euler Labs <\/p>\n<p>02:03 &#8211; The Early Days: From PhD to Crypto <\/p>\n<p>04:02 &#8211; Founding Euler Labs: Hackathon Beginnings <\/p>\n<p>08:10 &#8211; Innovations in DeFi Lending <\/p>\n<p>13:00 &#8211; The 2023 Exploit: What Happened? <\/p>\n<p>20:33 &#8211; Recovering $200M: Negotiating with the Hacker <\/p>\n<p>33:04 &#8211; Picking Up the Pieces: Team Resilience <\/p>\n<p>36:41 &#8211; Launching V2: A New Chapter <\/p>\n<p>42:29 &#8211; Differentiating Euler Labs in DeFi <\/p>\n<p>45:24 &#8211; The Future of DeFi: Institutional Adoption <\/p>\n<p>50:43 &#8211; Lessons for Founders: Resilience and Security <\/p>\n<p>52:24 &#8211; Closing Thoughts: The Hard Things Are Worth It<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the Divine Podcast, we sit down with Michael Bentley, co-founder and CEO of Euler Labs, to explore one of the most remarkable comeback stories in DeFi history. From a devastating $200M exploit in 2023 to surpassing $1B in outstanding loans, Euler Labs has redefined resilience and innovation in the crypto space. 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