Decentralized exchange Balancer's parent company, Balancer Labs, announced its closure due to substantial losses from a hacker attack last year. Nevertheless, the Balancer protocol will continue to be operated by Balancer DAO and the foundation, generating revenue. The core team will be integrated into a new entity, BAL tokens will no longer be newly issued, and all fees will be used to buy back existing tokens, providing investors with fair exit opportunities. The DeFi sector is currently undergoing restructuring, and the next 12 months will be a critical test for industry recovery.