The recent hack of Kelp DAO has sent shockwaves throughout the crypto industry, with many warning of deeper flaws in the decentralized finance ecosystem. The incident has led to a significant withdrawal of funds from lending protocols, including Aave, with some critics claiming that the 'age of crypto is over.' Developers are now urging projects to review their configurations, particularly those relying on cross-chain messaging, to prevent similar exploits in the future.