wstETH oracle misconfiguration causes about $26–27M in Aave liquidations, highlighting oracle risk
Aave faced roughly $26–$27 million in liquidations after a wstETH price error tied to an oracle update, according to blockchain data and coverage.
The DeFi lending protocol Aave recorded about $26–$27 million in liquidations after a wstETH price glitch, with on‑chain data showing a sharp spike in liquidations over a 24‑hour period [1][2][3].
Multiple reports attribute the event to a misconfiguration or price update in the oracle Aave uses to value collateral, which led to automatic liquidations when collateral values were updated [1][2].
Coverage of the incident highlights the risks of oracle failures in DeFi and the need for robust system checks to protect user assets [2].
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- 1DeFi lending platform Aave sees a rare $27 million liquidations after a price glitchCoinDesk• Mar 10, 2026
- 2Aave users lose $26M after wstETH oracle misconfiguration triggers liquidationsCrypto Briefing• Mar 11, 2026
- 3Aave Liquidation Shock: $27M Wiped Out After wstETH Oracle GlitchCoinpedia Fintech News• Mar 11, 2026
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