Overview
Makina Finance runs a non-custodial, multi-chain DeFi execution layer for AI agents, asset managers, yield funds, and professional crypto users to deploy institutional-grade yield strategies across EVM networks. Users deposit capital into tokenized, programmable vaults called Machines, where strategies such as yield farming, delta-neutral hedging, and cross-chain arbitrage are executed by operators or AI agents through a cross-chain system of Calibers, with real-time risk controls and transparent on-chain accounting while assets stay under user custody. The platform stands out with a modular, scalable architecture, cross-chain routing, and on-chain governance via the MAK token, emphasizing security and real-time capital optimization. Makina’s goal is to become the foundational layer for on-chain asset management, connecting strategists with users to continuously improve capital deployment and risk management.
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What believers are saying
- Makina launched in late September 2025; first live strategies shipped in October 2025.
- ChainSecurity's August 2026 audits upgraded Makina Core and Periphery to high security.
- The September 2026 MiCAR white paper targets Kraken admission, staking, and veMAK governance.
What critics are saying
- January 20, 2026 exploit drained 1,299 ETH after a $280 million flash-loan manipulation.
- Six pre-exploit reviews missed the oracle and Curve integration gap that enabled the attack.
- A second exploit or failed restitution plan destroys trust, TVL, and MAK liquidity.
What makes Makina unique
- Makina's Machines tokenize strategies, letting users keep custody while Operators run execution.
- Its Calibers and Weiroll-based routing coordinate cross-chain risk controls across EVM networks.
- The protocol targets institutional DeFi with on-chain accounting, instant unwinds, and programmable guardrails.
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