DAO
It also is known as the digital decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The DAO served as a form of investor-directed venture capital fund that seeks to provide the enterprise with new decentralized business models. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, The DAO’s code was open-source. The organization set the record for most crowdfunded projects in 2016, however, those funds were partially stolen by hackers cause an Ethereum hard-fork that created Ethereum Classic.
Kelp Exploiter Launders $175M in Stolen Funds via THORChain, Umbra
Kelp DAO exploiter begins laundering $175M in ETH post $290M hack using decentralized protocols like THORChain. Arbitrum freezes 30,766 ETH.
Arbitrum Freezes $71M in ETH Linked to Kelp DAO Hack
Arbitrum's security council froze 30,766 ETH connected to the $293M Kelp exploit, sparking debate over Layer 2 decentralization and governance powers.
Aave Proposes Two Paths to Handle $230M Bad Debt From Kelp DAO Hack
LlamaRisk outlines scenarios for allocating losses from the $293M Kelp DAO exploit, with Aave facing up to $230M in bad debt depending on Kelp's decision.
LayerZero Blames Kelp's Single DVN Setup for $290M Exploit as Aave Bleeds $8.9B
LayerZero says Kelp ignored security advice, used single verifier setup enabling $290M hack. Aave TVL drops $8.9B as bad debt mounts and blame game intensifies.
AAVE Token Crashes 20% as $293M Kelp DAO Hack Triggers $8B TVL Exodus
Aave loses $8 billion in TVL after hackers use stolen Kelp DAO funds as collateral, creating $195M in bad debt and freezing $5.1B in stablecoins.
Kelp DAO $293M Exploit Triggers DeFi-Wide Contagion Across 9 Protocols
Kelp liquid restaking hack cascaded through Aave, Compound, and 7 other DeFi platforms. rsETH down 23% as industry debates isolated lending risks.
Kelp DAO Exploited for $293M in Largest DeFi Hack of 2026
Kelp's rsETH bridge drained of $293M as attacker converts stolen funds to ETH. Aave freezes markets, nine protocols impacted in cascading DeFi crisis.
JustLend DAO Initiates JST Buyback Program: Can It Reverse the Downtrend?
JustLend DAO launches a JST Buyback & Burn Program, burning 559.9 million tokens. This move aims to reverse JST's downtrend and boost its market value.
Revamping DAO Governance: The Rise of Ownership Coins
Explore the innovative approach of ownership coins in DAO governance, transforming onchain organizations by integrating economic, legal, and governance rights within a single enforceable framework.
Neptune GM NFTs Launch: VeBetterDAO Unveils Ninth Tier in Cosmic Series
VeBetterDAO introduces Neptune GM NFTs, marking the ninth tier in its cosmic journey with enhanced rewards and governance for dedicated members.