In a new expert opinion piece for Crypto News, Drofa Comms CEO Valentina Drofa emphasises a hard truth the crypto industry can no longer ignore: crisis isn’t a possibility — it’s an inevitability.

While the crypto space is renowned for its speed and innovation, it remains highly exposed when things go wrong. Unlike traditional finance (TradFi), crypto lacks regulatory safeguards, centralised oversight, and coordinated crisis response protocols. The result? Disruptions escalate rapidly fueled by social media panic and a vacuum of accountability.

Major events like FTX, Terra, and Celsius have shown that black swan events are not rare anomalies but part of the crypto terrain. That’s why crisis management must be treated as a core business function, not an afterthought. It requires proactive planning, real-time communication, and strong, visible leadership. As Valentina notes, “What’s often overlooked is how the crisis wasn’t just technical or financial — it was communicational.”

In a decentralised world, people still look to people. Silence and confusion erode trust faster than any technical failure. Founders and core teams must be ready to step up, not hide behind code or pseudonyms. Today, a strong personal reputation can be a project’s most valuable asset.

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