Aave Faces $6 Billion Deposit Exodus Following Kelp Hack, Exposing DeFi Lender's Structural Vulnerability
Aave has witnessed a staggering $6.6 billion departure, not due to a direct hack, but as a result of a breach in Kelp's bridge, which has left the protocol grappling with a significant shortfall. The total value locked in Aave dropped from $26.4 billion on April 18 to approximately $20 billion by Sunday morning, according to DefiLlama. The AAVE token price fell 16% to $92, while daily fees surged…
April 19, 2026, 2:56 p.m.