KelpDAO exploit drains $300M+, triggers DeFi outflows as Aave hit hard and TVL drops $14.17B across dozens of protocols

KelpDAO's rsETH token was exploited April 18, draining $280M+ across Ethereum and Arbitrum and leaving Aave V3 with significant bad debt.

Aave's WETH pool hit 100% utilization after an rsETH exploit on April 18, 2026, leaving $177M–$200M in bad debt and AAVE down 17.7%.

KelpDAO exploit drains $300M+, triggers DeFi outflows as Aave hit hard and TVL drops $14.17B across dozens of protocols