ZachXBT Flags $280M+ KelpDAO Exploit Hitting Ethereum DeFi Lending Markets

An attacker reportedly exploited a bridge 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 $280M+ theft across Ethereum and Arbitrum DeFi protocols on April 18, 2026. KelpDAO’s bridge exploit created bad debt on Aave V3, with […]