Aave Faces $6 Billion Deposit Exodus Amid Kelp Hack, Exposing DeFi Lender's Structural Vulnerability
Aave has witnessed a staggering $6.6 billion exodus, not due to a direct hack, but as a result of a breach in Kelp's bridge, which allowed attackers to drain 116,500 rsETH and utilize them as collateral on Aave V3 to borrow wrapped ether.
The total value locked in Aave dropped from $26.4 billion on April 18 to approximately $20 billion by Sunday morning, according to DefiLlama, with the AAVE to…
April 19, 2026, 2:56 p.m.