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Updated 21 April 2026 at 04:57 amCoinCex editorial review

KelpDAO Exploit Triggers Cascading Failures Across DeFi Lending Markets

#Defi Decentralized applications (dApps) Decentralized finance (Defi) TVL

An exploit targeting KelpDAO on April 18 resulted in losses exceeding $300 million. The immediate aftermath caused bad debt accumulation on Aave and a broader wave of withdrawals across major DeFi protocols. We are observing how the damage propagates through interconnected lending markets.

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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KelpDAO Exploit Triggers Cascading Failures Across DeFi Lending Markets