After KelpDAO’s rsETH cross-chain bridge was attacked in April 2026, Aave saw about $8.45 billion in withdrawals. Its core functions did not fail, but the episode exposed concentration, liquidity and contagion risks across interconnected DeFi lending markets.

Aave experienced about $8.45 billion in withdrawals after KelpDAO’s rsETH bridge was attacked in April 2026. The protocol’s core functions did not fail, but the episode exposed liquidity, concentration and contagion risks across DeFi lending markets.

Aave experienced about $8.45 billion in withdrawals after KelpDAO’s rsETH cross-chain bridge was attacked in April 2026. The protocol’s core functions did not fail, but the event exposed concentration, liquidity and contagion risks across DeFi lending markets.