Massive Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains Vulnerable
A recent and severe security breach has left the DeFi community reeling, as a staggering 116,500 rsETH, equivalent to roughly 18% of the token's circulating supply, was drained from Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge. The attack, which occurred on Saturday at 17:35 UTC, has sparked a chain reaction of emergency responses across various platforms, including Aave, SparkLend, and Fluid, in an effor…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.