Aave Faces $6 Billion Deposit Exodus Following Kelp Hack, Exposing DeFi Lender's Structural Vulnerabilities
Aave has experienced a significant exodus of $6.6 billion in deposits, not due to a direct hack, but rather as a consequence of a breach in Kelp's bridge. The total value locked in the protocol 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 amids…
April 19, 2026, 2:56 p.m.