Aave Faces $6 Billion Deposit Exodus Following Kelp Hack, Exposing DeFi Lender's Structural Vulnerability
Aave has experienced a significant exodus of deposits, with $6.6 billion withdrawn, not due to a direct hack on the platform, but rather as a result of a security breach in Kelp's bridge. The total value locked in Aave dropped from $26.4 billion to $20 billion, while the AAVE token price fell 16% to $92, and daily fees surged to $1.99 million amidst a wave of liquidations over the weekend. Deposi…
April 19, 2026, 2:56 p.m.