Kelp
Coverage of Kelp in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle company’s pots made from kelp may help gardeners ditch plastic
Seattle-based Ocean Made's founder is developing seed pots made from kelp to replace plastic ones, aiming to benefit both gardening and the environment.
- LayerZero says it ‘made a mistake’ in $292 Million Kelp exploit
LayerZero admitted to making a mistake in a $292 Million Kelp exploit, acknowledging an error. The incident involved a significant financial loss. LayerZero is taking responsibility for the mistake.
- Did North Korean Hackers Just Play Aave Twice?
North Korean hackers, specifically the Lazarus Group, may have profited from a short position on the AAVE token after hacking the Kelp platform, generating a 26% profit. The hack triggered a price crash and an outflow of liquidity from the platform. DeFiLlama data shows a loss of $6.6 billion in TVL.
- Kelp Blames LayerZero for $292 Million Hack, Plans Switch to Chainlink
Kelp blames LayerZero for a $292 million hack and plans to switch to Chainlink. A $71 million court fight is ongoing. The protocol shift is a result of the hacking incident.
- Kelp claims that LayerZero approved the setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack
Kelp claims LayerZero approved a setup that was blamed for a $292 million bridge hack, sparking controversy and debate. The incident raises questions about security and accountability in the industry. Kelp's statement has significant implications for the future of cybersecurity.
- LayerZero commits 10,000 ETH to DeFi United effort
LayerZero has committed 10,000 ETH to the DeFi United initiative, while Kelp disclosed that its LayerZero-powered Decentralized Verifier Network was exploited due to using default configuration settings.
- Aave-linked DeFi United unveils rsETH recovery plan after $293M Kelp exploit
DeFi United, linked to Aave, has released a technical plan to restore rsETH backing and manage attacker-linked positions following a $293 million exploit at Kelp. The initiative aims to recover funds and stabilize the DeFi ecosystem post-attack.
- Aave, Kelp seek $71M ETH release for rsETH rescue
Aave and Kelp are collaborating to secure $71 million in ETH to rescue rsETH, a tokenized Ethereum product. The effort aims to address liquidity issues and stabilize the rsETH protocol.
- Aave, Kelp seek $71M ETH release for rsETH rescue
Aave and Kelp are seeking a $71 million ETH release to rescue rsETH, a restaking token, amid concerns over its solvency. The request highlights risks in decentralized finance (DeFi) and potential systemic impacts.
- Aave, Kelp, LayerZero ask Arbitrum DAO to release $71 million in frozen ETH to rsETH recovery effort
Aave, Kelp, and LayerZero have requested the Arbitrum DAO to release $71 million in frozen ETH to support the rsETH recovery effort. The standard Constitutional AIP lifecycle, which takes approximately 49 days from forum publication to onchain execution, has been criticized by some delegates as excessively slow.
- Traders don’t see Kelp socializing losses after $292 million exploit
Traders are not socializing losses following a $292 million exploit at Kelp. The incident highlights risks in decentralized finance systems and lack of collective responsibility.
- Privacy protocol Umbra shuts front end to stifle Kelp exploiters
Umbra has shut down its front end to prevent hackers from exploiting its system, but the company acknowledges that its smart contracts and open-source front end can still be used by others.
- Nearly $1 billion in bitcoin ETF inflows power bull case as Kelp hack fuels DeFi jitters
The article highlights nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin ETF inflows, which are strengthening the bull case for Bitcoin, while a recent hack of the DeFi platform Kelp has raised concerns about the security and stability of decentralized finance.
- LayerZero says Kelp setup caused exploit, as Aave loss questions mount
LayerZero attributed a $290 million exploit to Kelp’s DVN setup, while investors are questioning which protocol will cover the financial shortfall. The incident has raised concerns about accountability in the DeFi sector.
- LayerZero blames Kelp's setup for $290 million exploit, attributes it to North Korea's Lazarus
LayerZero attributes a $290 million exploit to a misconfigured Kelp setup and links it to North Korea's Lazarus hacking group. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in blockchain infrastructure and geopolitical cybersecurity threats.
- The $292 million Kelp exploit: how it happened, and what it means for DeFi
A $292 million exploit occurred in the DeFi platform Kelp, highlighting vulnerabilities in decentralized finance systems and raising concerns about security in blockchain-based financial protocols.
- Aave sees $6 billion deposit drop as Kelp hack exposes structural risk for DeFi lender
Aave experienced a $6 billion deposit drop following a security breach at Kelp, which exposed structural risks in DeFi lending platforms. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in decentralized finance systems despite their growing popularity.