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Created: 2025-07-09 16:19:50 UTC

1/ 🧵 The GMX $42M hack just proved what we all know but don't want to admit:

Top DeFi protocols aren't "top" because of security or innovation.

They're top because of MARKETING.

Here's the uncomfortable truth about crypto... 👇

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gvbb3OwbUAAaBEi.jpg)

XXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1942982034089300345/c:line.svg)

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