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title: "Discussion on \"From \"Code Is Law\" to \"Spec Is Law\": The Security Shift That Could Save DeFi From Itself\" | Hashnode"
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# [From "Code Is Law" to "Spec Is Law": The Security Shift That Could Save DeFi From Itself](https://dishitamalvania.hashnode.dev/from-code-is-law-to-spec-is-law-the-security-shift-that-could-save-defi-from-itself?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

DeFi lost $770M to hacks in early 2026. "Spec is law" enforces safety rules at runtime, reverting exploits before they execute. Here is how it works.

May 21 · 10 min read · dishitamalvania.hashnode.dev  
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