How to choose a safe DeFi platform before you deposit in 2026

In 2026, choosing where to deposit in DeFi starts with a question that audits and total value locked (TVL) leave unresolved: what breaks under stress? That is the shift behind any serious trust check this year. A Q1 2026 security report counted $482 million stolen across 44 incidents and said six audited protocols were still exploited. An April 30 analysis of North Korea-linked crypto theft said two incidents account…