Uncovering the $292 Million Kelp Exploit: A DeFi Disaster
A devastating $292 million exploit has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, laying bare the weaknesses in DeFi infrastructure and fueling fears of a domino effect across lending protocols. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, appears to have targeted Kelp's rsETH token, a yield-bearing version of ether, and the mechanism for transferring assets between blockchains. By mani…
April 19, 2026, 10:27 p.m.