Kelp DAO Hack: $292 Million Lost in Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
A recent security breach has left Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking protocol, reeling from a massive $292 million loss. The exploit, which occurred on a cross-chain bridge, has sent shockwaves through the DeFi community. The attacker managed to trick LayerZero's cross-chain messaging layer into releasing 116,500 rsETH, worth approximately $292 million, to an attacker-controlled address. The breach hasā¦
April 22, 2026, 4:22 p.m.