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2026'S biggest crypto exploit: Kelp DAO hit for $292 million with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains
The attack caused a "cross-protocol contagion" that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said.
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Overview
The attack caused a "cross-protocol contagion" that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said.
Score total
1.79
Momentum 24h
4
Posts
4
Origins
4
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
0%
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 4 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
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Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-04-18 22:06 UTC
2026's biggest crypto exploit: Kelp DAO hit for $292 million with wrapped ether stranded across 20 chains
CoinDesk · coindesk.com · 2026-04-18 20:53 UTC
Hackers target DeFi protocol Kelp DAO in massive $300m exploit
DL News - All Articles · dlnews.com · 2026-04-18 20:55 UTC
KelpDAO rsETH $290M hack incident is another bridge exploit (via Reddit)
defi · reddit.com · 2026-04-19 00:24 UTC
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