ZachXBT Flags $280M+ KelpDAO Exploit Hitting Ethereum DeFi Lending Markets
An attacker reportedly exploited a vulnerability in KelpDAO’s rsETH liquid restaking token on April 18, 2026, draining an estimated $280 million or more across Ethereum and Arbitrum. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT flagged a $280...
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