Meta Pool, a player in the vast digital finance empire, faced a $27 million hack but thanks to their early detection system, the hacker escaped with merely $132K. It's like stealing a fancy Bavarian pretzel but dropping it as you flee! The incident took place in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, where smart contracts and blockchain technology reign supreme. Is this another slap to the face of traditional banking? Probably. While Meta Pool's vigilance limited damage, it reminds us of the risks in the crypto playground.