Major Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving 20 Blockchains Vulnerable
A devastating crypto exploit has occurred, with an attacker successfully draining 116,500 rsETH, equivalent to roughly 18% of the token's circulating supply, from Kelp DAO's LayerZero-powered bridge. The stolen funds, valued at around $292 million, were siphoned off at 17:35 UTC on Saturday, triggering a series of emergency responses across the DeFi landscape. Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking protoco…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.