Flash Talk by Brenda Loya - Co-founder & CEO, Tellor

Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

Brenda, CEO of Tellor, explores why DeFi requires better security and oracle systems than traditional finance ever had. She discusses the unique challenges DeFi faces in open, permissionless systems where any party can manipulate assets, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for oracles. Using recent DeFi incidents like Athena, Elixir, and HyperLiquid, she illustrates the need for layered security, robust definitions, monitoring, and fallback mechanisms. Speakers: Brenda Loya : Co-founder & CEO, Tellor