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Kelp DAO Exploit Triggers Aave Liquidity Crunch and Withdrawal Panic

Published on April 19, 2026

Categories: Defi Exploit Liquidity Security

A recent exploit targeting infrastructure linked to Kelp DAO, resulting in a $291 million loss, has sparked a significant liquidity crunch on the Aave decentralized finance platform. This incident led to panic among DeFi users struggling to withdraw funds, highlighting vulnerabilities within interconnected crypto ecosystems.

Kelp DAO Exploit Sparks Aave Liquidity Crunch, $6.2 Billion Withdrawal Panic

After attackers drained $291 million in crypto from Kelp DAO-linked infrastructure, DeFi users struggled on Aave to withdraw funds. The incident has caused a significant liquidity crunch, triggering widespread panic and withdrawal difficulties for participants on the Aave protocol.

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