Kelp DAO Counters LayerZero's Claims, Asserts 'Default' Settings Led to $290 Million Loss
A recent $290 million crypto exploit has sparked a heated debate between Kelp DAO and LayerZero, with each party pointing fingers at the other. The controversy centers around the massive loss incurred when attackers drained 116,500 rsETH from Kelp's LayerZero-powered bridge, worth approximately $290 million. Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking protocol, claims the compromised verifier was not a third-pa…
April 20, 2026, 2:41 p.m.