In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), security breaches are unfortunately not uncommon. However, the recent saga involving ZkLend—a Starknet-based lending protocol—has taken an unexpected twist, blending high-stakes hacking with a dose of poetic justice. The Initial Exploit: A $9.6 Million Loss On February 11, 2025, ZkLend fell victim to a sophisticated flash loan attack that resulted in the loss of approximately $9.6 million worth of cryptocurrency.