Massive Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains Vulnerable
A recent security breach has left a significant portion of the circulating supply of restaked ether tokens vulnerable, as an attacker successfully drained 116,500 rsETH, valued at approximately $292 million, from Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge. This incident has triggered a wave of emergency responses across various DeFi platforms, including Aave, SparkLend, and Fluid, which have frozen thei…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.