🚨 DeFi Unites to Tackle $292M Exploit
Community Response Mobilizes
DeFi protocols have rallied together, raising 69,618 ETH ($161M) to restore rsETH collateral after the Kelp DAO bridge exploit. Aave has also proposed an additional 25,000 ETH contribution to strengthen the recovery.
Major Protocol Participation
Strong support across the ecosystem:
• Aave founder pledged 5,000 ETH personally
• EtherFi, Lido, Mantle, Ethena & LayerZero joined the effort
👉 A rare moment of true cross-protocol coordination
Market Stabilization Effort
The initiative aims to:
• Prevent cross-protocol contagion
• Restore rsETH peg stability
• Protect DeFi liquidity
📊 Current funding already covers 97% of Aave’s potential $230M exposure
This could be a defining moment for DeFi resilience.