Kelp
(KERNEL)
TVL by Chain
| Asset | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ethereum | $1.10B |
Protocol Information
Kelp is the second largest liquid restaking protocol with ~$2B+ in TVL. Its liquid restaked token, rsETH, is live across 10+ major L2s and 40+ DeFi platforms, allowing users to restake while maintaining full liquidity.
Hacks
Refers to the unauthorized exploitation of vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency systems, blockchain networks, or related digital assets to steal funds, manipulate data, or disrupt operations.
Kelp Hack
| Date | 18 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Technique | Cross-Chain Message Spoofing |
| Amount | $293,000,000 |
| Chain | Ethereum ,Arbitrum , |
| Language | Solidity |
| Bridge Hacked | YES |
Methodology
deposited LSTs in deposit pool, node delegator contracts and from them into eigenlayer strategy contracts
Audit
A process where developers inspect the underlying code and/or algorithm that compose systems and applications, allowing them to spot potential bugs or points of failure before deployment. Audits are generally undertaken by third parties, which helps guarantee that the procedure is done in an unbiased and effective manner.
Funding Rounds
A history of funding rounds and capital raised by the protocol, including participating investors and funding details.
Date
22 May 2024
$9M
