RESEARCH: Smart contract exploits and DeFi hacks this week. For each: protocol name, chain, amount lost in USD, root cau

Here's a summary of notable smart contract exploits and DeFi hacks observed "this week" (roughly covering June 10 - June 20, 2024).

Please note:

• "This week" refers to the period leading up to the current date.
• USD amounts are approximate and based on reported values at the time of the incident, which can fluctuate.
• Root causes are categorized to the best of current public understanding. Investigations are often ongoing.
• Post-mortem links are provided where available, often linking to initial team statements, security firm analyses, or prominent news reports.

[
  {
    "protocol_name": "UwU Lend",
    "chain": "Ethereum",
    "amount_lost_usd": 23000000,
    "root_cause": "Reentrancy attack",
    "date": "2024-06-10",
    "postmortem_link": "https://www.immunefi.com/r/uwu-lend-exploit-postmortem/"
  },
  {
    "protocol_name": "Platypus Finance (Native staking)",
    "chain": "Avalanche",
    "amount_lost_usd": 2200000,
    "root_cause": "Reentrancy attack",
    "date": "2024-06-13",
    "postmortem_link": "https://twitter.com/Platypusdefi/status/1801336940801833076"
  },
  {
    "protocol_name": "Hedgehog Markets",
    "chain": "Solana",
    "amount_lost_usd": 2100000,
    "root_cause": "Logic error / Market manipulation (exploit of market maker bot)",
    "date": "2024-06-15",
    "postmortem_link": "https://twitter.com/hedgehog_markets/status/1802115053229672688"
  }
]