Hacker Drains $292 Million from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains with Stranded Wrapped Ether
In a devastating breach, a hacker has exploited Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge, draining 116,500 rsETH, equivalent to roughly $292 million and approximately 18% of the token's circulating supply. The attack, which occurred on Saturday at 17:35 UTC, has triggered a cascade of emergency measures across the DeFi landscape, including freezes on Aave, SparkLend, and Fluid. The hacker manipulated …
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.