KelpDAO has clarified that the April 18 exploit did not target its internal systems, but rather the infrastructure of LayerZero.
The platform stated that its rapid response helped contain the damage and successfully prevented a follow-up attempt to withdraw an additional $95 million in rsETH assets.
These statements aim to reassure users following the incident, emphasizing that KelpDAO’s core systems were not directly compromised.
Analysts note that such events highlight the risks associated with cross-chain infrastructure, where vulnerabilities in intermediary protocols can impact multiple projects simultaneously.