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'Significantly accelerated by AI' – Vercel breach adds to April's crypto attack wave

Ambcrypto • April 20, 2026

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KelpDAO Exploit: $294 Million Hack Linked to LayerZero Vulnerability KelpDAO reported a significant hack resulting in a loss of $294 million, claiming that its own systems were not compromised. The exploit is attributed to vulnerabilities in LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging protocol, affecting over 20 blockchain networks. This incident marks one of the largest DeFi hacks of 2026, raising alarms within the cryptocurrency community. The attack method remains under investigation, but the scale of the breach has prompted urgent discussions about security in decentralized finance. As of April 22, 2026, KelpDAO has stated that they are cooperating with security experts to address the situation and prevent future incidents. The breach has intensified scrutiny on LayerZero and similar protocols, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures across the DeFi landscape. 16 sources 68

'Significantly accelerated by AI' – Vercel breach adds to April's crypto attack wave

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