From Crisis to Comeback: How Euler Labs Survived a $200M Hack to Thrive in DeFi | Michael Bentley
The Defiant - DeFi Podcast15 Heinä 2025

From Crisis to Comeback: How Euler Labs Survived a $200M Hack to Thrive in DeFi | Michael Bentley

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.

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.

Whether you'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.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:27 - Meet Michael Bentley: CEO of Euler Labs

02:03 - The Early Days: From PhD to Crypto

04:02 - Founding Euler Labs: Hackathon Beginnings

08:10 - Innovations in DeFi Lending

13:00 - The 2023 Exploit: What Happened?

20:33 - Recovering $200M: Negotiating with the Hacker

33:04 - Picking Up the Pieces: Team Resilience

36:41 - Launching V2: A New Chapter

42:29 - Differentiating Euler Labs in DeFi

45:24 - The Future of DeFi: Institutional Adoption

50:43 - Lessons for Founders: Resilience and Security

52:24 - Closing Thoughts: The Hard Things Are Worth It

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