Major Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains Vulnerable
A devastating hack has struck the DeFi world, with an attacker draining nearly 18% of the circulating supply of restaked ether (rsETH) from Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge. The incident, which occurred on Saturday at 17:35 UTC, saw 116,500 rsETH, valued at around $292 million, stolen from the bridge, which held the token reserve backing wrapped versions of rsETH on over 20 blockchains. The at…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.