Massive Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains Exposed
A recent and severe security breach has resulted in the theft of nearly a fifth of the circulating supply of a restaked ether token, triggering a wave of emergency measures across the DeFi landscape. On Saturday, at 17:35 UTC, an attacker exploited Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, siphoning off 116,500 rsETH, valued at approximately $292 million, and accounting for roughly 18% of the token's …
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.