A massive exploit targeting the decentralized finance protocol KelpDAO has thrown the entire DeFi ecosystem into turmoil. The attack resulted in the theft of approximately $292 million and carries far-reaching consequences for the lending protocol Aave, the blockchain network Arbitrum, and countless users. While the hackers have already begun laundering the stolen funds, affected protocols are scrambling to limit the damage. The Attack: How the Exploit Worked At the center of the attack is