$14B Vanishes From DeFi Ecosystem After KelpDAO Exploit Rocks Lending Markets

21-Apr-2026 Bitcoin.com

Following the KelpDAO exploit that resulted in the loss of nearly $300 million, the decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem has experienced a cascading wave of withdrawals, affecting not only Aave but a wide range of other major DeFi protocols. Key Takeaways: KelpDAO exploit drained $300M+ on Apr. 18, hitting Aave with bad debt and freezes. […]

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