Uncovering the $292 Million Kelp Exploit: A DeFi Nightmare
A devastating $292 million exploit has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, revealing weaknesses in the foundations of decentralized finance (DeFi) and sparking fears of a ripple effect across lending protocols. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, appears to have centered on Kelp's rsETH token, a yield-bearing version of ether (ETH), and the mechanism used to transfer ass…
April 19, 2026, 10:27 p.m.