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Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge exploit exposes Aave to up to $230 million in bad debt, wiping $900 million from DeFi’s total value locked. This article unpacks the attack’s propagation mechanism and the underlying causes of the resulting liquidity crisis.

Blog Team2026-04-22

2026 DeFi Security Incidents: In-Depth Analysis of the Ripple Effects from Kelp DAO to Aave

2026 DeFi Security Incidents: In-Depth Analysis of the Ripple Effects from Kelp DAO to Aave

Kelp DAO loses $293 million to cross-chain bridge vulnerability, with over $500 million stolen in April alone. This article analyzes the technical attack vector, liquidation risks on Aave, and potential links to North Korean hackers.

Blog Team2026-04-22

ZRO Plunges 22%: How Systematic Discounting of Bridge Tokens Reveals Security Risk Pricing in Cross-Chain Infrastructure

ZRO Plunges 22%: How Systematic Discounting of Bridge Tokens Reveals Security Risk Pricing in Cross-Chain Infrastructure

This article examines the pricing logic behind the systemic discount of bridge tokens from four perspectives: attack mechanisms, market response, security controversies, and industry impact. It analyzes how the market is reassessing security risks associated with cross-chain infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-04-22

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

On April 18, 2026, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered an attack resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. This incident triggered a single-day pullback of about 5.6% in the total value locked across the DeFi sector.

Blog Team2026-04-21

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2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Triggers Nearly $200 Million in Bad Debt on Aave, Over $13 Billion Wiped from DeFi Total Value Locked. Analysis of Attack Mechanism, Risk Transmission, and Industry Lessons.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Ethena and DeXe: Outperforming Amid the Kelp Crash and a Structural Logic Analysis

Ethena and DeXe: Outperforming Amid the Kelp Crash and a Structural Logic Analysis

Kelp DAO suffered a cross-chain bridge attack, resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. Meanwhile, Ethena and DeXe defied the trend, posting weekly gains of 25% and 50% respectively. This highlights how capital is being reallocated under the prevailing DeFi security narrative.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Kelp DAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Analysis: How a Single-Signature Vulnerability Triggered $293 Million in Systemic DeFi Risk

Kelp DAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Analysis: How a Single-Signature Vulnerability Triggered $293 Million in Systemic DeFi Risk

This article provides an in-depth analysis of technical vulnerabilities, on-chain fund flows, and the resulting ripple effects across the industry.

Blog Team2026-04-20

From Multichain Expansion to Structural Differentiation: Stablecoin Flows Are Reshaping the Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Layer 2s

From Multichain Expansion to Structural Differentiation: Stablecoin Flows Are Reshaping the Competitive Landscape Between Solana and Layer 2s

In April 2026, USDC minted on Solana reached $3.25 billion in a single week. The total supply of stablecoins on Base climbed to $4.81 billion, while Arbitrum ranked among the top networks for net cross-chain bridge inflows.

Blog Team2026-04-17

2026 Cross-Chain Bridge Security Landscape: Vulnerability Types and High-Risk Architecture Analysis

2026 Cross-Chain Bridge Security Landscape: Vulnerability Types and High-Risk Architecture Analysis

In 2026, cross-chain bridge attacks continued to surge, with total historical losses exceeding $2.8 billion.

Blog Team2026-04-16