🏦 Vaults Emerge as Core DeFi Infrastructure

A new institutional framework for understanding blockchain risk is launching February 11th. The **Onchain Risk Map** categorizes onchain risk across six core dimensions: - Custody - Transactions - Protocols - Digital Assets - Staking - Systemic Risk Built in collaboration with OpenCover, this comprehensive taxonomy aims to help risk professionals, protocols, and institutional DeFi users navigate the complex landscape of decentralized finance. **Launch Event Details:** - Date: February 11, 2026 - Time: 17:00 CET - Format: Live webinar with expert Q&A - Platforms: X (Twitter) and LinkedIn - Featuring experts from the project team The framework represents the first comprehensive approach to categorizing DeFi risk for institutional use. Attendees will receive priority access to the full report and recording. [Join the launch event](https://nexusmutual.io) for a detailed walkthrough of the framework and the opportunity to ask questions directly to the development team.

A panel discussion on risk management for digital assets is taking place at DAF Global, featuring industry experts from leading organizations. **Panel participants include:** - Hugh Karp from [Nexus Mutual](https://nexusmutual.io) - Simon Peters from Xerberus - Laeeq Shabbir from EY - Darren Jordan from Komainu Custody - José Ángel Fernández Freire from Prosegur Global The session focuses on strategies and practices essential for long-term survival in the digital asset space, covering critical aspects of protecting and managing crypto holdings.

Nexus Mutual released its January 2026 monthly update, highlighting key developments across product integrations and DeFi risk management. **Key Updates:** - Product milestones and new integrations completed - DeFi risk insights and legal analysis published - Ecosystem updates and events coverage The protocol also published analysis on building risk expertise in DeFi, arguing that trust in code alone is insufficient. Their approach combines: - Transparent onchain data - Expert networks for risk assessment - Collaborative rather than competitive risk sharing Full details available in their [monthly recap](https://nexusmutual.io/blog/nexus-mutual-monthly-january-2026) and [risk expertise analysis](https://nexusmutual.io/blog/why-defi-needs-real-risk-expertise).

A DeFi risk management discussion is scheduled for January 22nd, featuring industry experts Hugh Karp and tokendata. The briefing will cover: - Vault security and architecture - Institutional participation in DeFi - Recent hacks and vulnerabilities - Claims processes and risk mitigation The session aims to address the critical challenge of maintaining institutional confidence in decentralized finance as traditional players enter the space. [Join the discussion](https://x.com/i/spaces/1ynJOMBYWLAKR)

Nexus Mutual has published **The Nexus Review**, their Q4 and 2025 wrap-up report covering DeFi risk management and claims processing. The report, introduced by Hugh Karp, emphasizes the protocol's consistent approach to onchain risk. Key areas covered include: - DeFi risk assessment and management - Claims processing and payouts - Vault operations - Institutional adoption trends The full report is available at [docs.nexusmutual.io](https://docs.nexusmutual.io/bookshelf/NM_Q4_REPORT.pdf)