Intel Hub SushiSwap's Strategic Shift: Navigating Challenges in DeFi

SushiSwap's Strategic Shift: Navigating Challenges in DeFi

September 22, 2025 1 min read

SushiSwap, a prominent decentralized exchange, is undergoing significant transformations and challenges. The platform has expanded its reach by integrating with Bitcoin's sidechain Rootstock, aiming to enhance DeFi capabilities on the Bitcoin network. Concurrently, SushiSwap is embroiled in a high-stakes conflict with Lido over the return of exploited funds, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi security.

SushiSwap, a prominent decentralized exchange, is undergoing significant transformations and challenges. The platform has expanded its reach by integrating with Bitcoin's sidechain Rootstock, aiming to enhance DeFi capabilities on the Bitcoin network. Concurrently, SushiSwap is embroiled in a high-stakes conflict with Lido over the return of exploited funds, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi security. Additionally, SushiSwap's governance and financial strategies are under scrutiny, with a new roadmap and a $5.2 million budget allocation primarily for salaries, as it seeks to recover from substantial losses. The leadership faces internal controversy and community dissent over centralization efforts, further complicating its path forward. These developments underscore the dynamic and often turbulent nature of the DeFi landscape, where innovation and risk coexist.