Massive Crypto Heist: $292 Million Stolen from Kelp DAO, Leaving Wrapped Ether Stranded Across 20 Blockchains
A catastrophic breach of a cross-chain bridge has led to the theft of nearly a fifth of the circulating supply of a restaked ether token, with the aftermath spreading rapidly through the DeFi ecosystem. 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 around 18% of the token'…
April 18, 2026, 8:53 p.m.