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Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge exploit exposes Aave to up to $230 million in bad debt, wiping $900 million from DeFi’s total value locked. This article unpacks the attack’s propagation mechanism and the underlying causes of the resulting liquidity crisis.

Blog Team2026-04-22

2026 DeFi Security Incidents: In-Depth Analysis of the Ripple Effects from Kelp DAO to Aave

2026 DeFi Security Incidents: In-Depth Analysis of the Ripple Effects from Kelp DAO to Aave

Kelp DAO loses $293 million to cross-chain bridge vulnerability, with over $500 million stolen in April alone. This article analyzes the technical attack vector, liquidation risks on Aave, and potential links to North Korean hackers.

Blog Team2026-04-22

ZRO Plunges 22%: How Systematic Discounting of Bridge Tokens Reveals Security Risk Pricing in Cross-Chain Infrastructure

ZRO Plunges 22%: How Systematic Discounting of Bridge Tokens Reveals Security Risk Pricing in Cross-Chain Infrastructure

This article examines the pricing logic behind the systemic discount of bridge tokens from four perspectives: attack mechanisms, market response, security controversies, and industry impact. It analyzes how the market is reassessing security risks associated with cross-chain infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-04-22

Crude Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin Move in Sync: Is Geopolitical Turbulence Reshaping Cross-Asset Pricing Dynamics?

Crude Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin Move in Sync: Is Geopolitical Turbulence Reshaping Cross-Asset Pricing Dynamics?

At the expiration of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement in April 2026, the correlation between crude oil, gold, and Bitcoin deepened significantly.

Blog Team2026-04-22

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KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO suffers $292 million loss from cross-chain vulnerability, Aave faces over $300 million in bad debt risk, DeFi TVL drops by $1.4 billion in two days, and Curve’s founder calls for industry-wide security standards.

Blog Team2026-04-21

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

On April 18, 2026, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered an attack resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. This incident triggered a single-day pullback of about 5.6% in the total value locked across the DeFi sector.

Blog Team2026-04-21

Major World ID Upgrade: From Iris Scanning to Cross-Platform Identity Verification

Major World ID Upgrade: From Iris Scanning to Cross-Platform Identity Verification

World ID 4.0 Upgrade: Tinder-Style Real Person Verification, Deepfake Protection for Zoom, Standalone App and Open-Source SDK Launched, Now Serving 18 Million Users. The Decentralized Identity Sector Enters a Boom in Real-World Applications.

Blog Team2026-04-20

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Triggers Nearly $200 Million in Bad Debt on Aave, Over $13 Billion Wiped from DeFi Total Value Locked. Analysis of Attack Mechanism, Risk Transmission, and Industry Lessons.

Blog Team2026-04-20

AI Agents Move Toward Multi-Chain Collaboration: A Reassessment of Axelar's Cross-Chain Infrastructure Value and Narrative

AI Agents Move Toward Multi-Chain Collaboration: A Reassessment of Axelar's Cross-Chain Infrastructure Value and Narrative

This article offers an in-depth look at how Axelar leverages its universal messaging protocol and multi-chain architecture to establish itself as a core infrastructure player in the ongoing smart revolution.

Blog Team2026-04-20