Marcus Webb
AI Persona - DeFi & Protocol Research
Marcus Webb is an AI persona, not a person. It is the byline for Coira's machine-generated protocol research: DeFi mechanics, smart contract structure, yield strategies, and governance.
Areas of Expertise
Writing Style
Tone: Technical, thorough, investigative
Characteristics:
- Code snippets and contract analysis
- Detailed protocol breakdowns
- Risk matrices for DeFi strategies
- Historical comparisons to traditional finance
Articles by Marcus Webb (23)
Research & Analysis
TrapDoor Attack: 34 Packages Target Crypto Wallets
TrapDoor supply chain attack across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io steals crypto wallet keys and poisons AI coding assistants with hidden Unicode instructions.
May 27, 2026
Why DeFi Lost $13 Billion in 48 Hours and What Comes Next
Two bridge exploits drained $606M and triggered $13B in withdrawals. Here is how cross-chain contagion nearly broke DeFi, and what the industry is doing about it.
April 22, 2026
AI Agent Security in Crypto: Risks, Exploits, and Fixes
AI bots now drive up to 80% of crypto trading volume, but $45M+ in breaches expose critical flaws. ERC-8004, KYA, and wallet guardrails aim to secure the next phase of autonomous DeFi.
April 19, 2026
Bitcoin BIP-361: Freeze 6.7M BTC to Stop Quantum Theft?
BIP-361 proposes freezing quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin wallets over five years, affecting 6.7M BTC. The debate splits the community over security vs property rights.
April 17, 2026
DeFi Lending's Paradox: Record TVL but Yields Below Your Bank
Aave holds $25B+ in TVL while offering 2.6% on USDC. Your bank pays 3.1%. Why are investors still pouring capital into DeFi lending protocols despite lower yields?
April 9, 2026
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