Aave Faces $6 Billion Deposit Exodus Following Kelp Hack, Exposing DeFi Lender's Structural Vulnerabilities
Aave has witnessed a staggering $6.6 billion withdrawal, not due to a direct hack, but as a result of a devastating exploit on Kelp's bridge. The protocol's total value locked plummeted from $26.4 billion on April 18 to approximately $20 billion by Sunday morning, according to DefiLlama. The AAVE token suffered a 16% decline to $92, while daily fees surged to $1.99 million amidst a wave of liquid…
April 19, 2026, 2:56 p.m.