Massive Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Disrupting DeFi Ecosystem
A devastating cyber attack has struck the DeFi world, as a hacker breached Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, siphoning off 116,500 rsETH, equivalent to approximately $292 million. The incident, which occurred on Saturday at 17:35 UTC, has sent shockwaves throughout the DeFi ecosystem, prompting several major platforms, including Aave, SparkLend, and Fluid, to freeze their rsETH markets. The at…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.