In the fast-paced world of decentralized finance (DeFi), security vulnerabilities and exploits have become an unfortunate reality. Yesterday, the DeFi community was hit by a nightmarish exploit that saw hackers make off with tens of millions in cryptocurrencies. While the immediate impact of the theft is concerning, it is the second- and third-order effects that are leaving industry veterans frightened. What happens next could spell disaster for some of DeFi's largest lending protocols and shake the foundation of the entire DeFi market.