# $ZRO Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — April 20, 2026

> **Asset:** $ZRO  
> **Date:** 2026-04-20 (April 20, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zro/2026-04-20  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zro.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @LayerZero_Core
> **Author:** LayerZero ([@LayerZero_Core](https://x.com/LayerZero_Core))  
> **Metrics:** 1.6K likes · 800 retweets · 314 comments · 1.16M views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T04:20:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LayerZero_Core/status/2046081551574983137](https://x.com/LayerZero_Core/status/2046081551574983137)  


> 
> ""


### Post #2 by @SuhailKakar
> **Author:** Suhail Kakar ([@SuhailKakar](https://x.com/SuhailKakar))  
> **Metrics:** 965 likes · 162 retweets · 68 comments · 163.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T04:50:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SuhailKakar/status/2046089213549183020](https://x.com/SuhailKakar/status/2046089213549183020)  


> 
> "the kelp rsETH post-mortem is wild

lazarus (dprk) compromised two rpc nodes that layerzero dvn was relying on. swapped the op-geth binaries. wrote a custom payload that forged messages *only when the dvn queried* - every other IP, including monitoring, saw clean truthful data."


### Post #3 by @JoelKatz
> **Author:** David 'JoelKatz' Schwartz ([@JoelKatz](https://x.com/JoelKatz))  
> **Metrics:** 1.1K likes · 171 retweets · 63 comments · 110.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:06:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JoelKatz/status/2046093104021684611](https://x.com/JoelKatz/status/2046093104021684611)  


> 
> "The attack was way more sophisticated than I expected and aimed at LayerZero infrastructure taking advantage of KelpDAO laziness."


### Post #4 by @Dogetoshi
> **Author:** Steven ([@Dogetoshi](https://x.com/Dogetoshi))  
> **Metrics:** 295 likes · 16 retweets · 19 comments · 43.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T01:29:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogetoshi/status/2046038417713098835](https://x.com/Dogetoshi/status/2046038417713098835)  


> 
> "Based on nothing but vibes, we’re going see an announcmeng from LayerZero, Aave, and Kelp this week where they share that they’ve found a large investor to backstop the missing funds in return for some guarantee shares of revenue from the protocol until funds are returned."


### Post #5 by @banteg
> **Author:** banteg ([@banteg](https://x.com/banteg))  
> **Metrics:** 337 likes · 43 retweets · 18 comments · 37.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T07:48:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/banteg/status/2046133959071785463](https://x.com/banteg/status/2046133959071785463)  


> 
> "went through layerzero gasolina aws deployment repo + extracted app source.

tl;dr concerning

the reference deployment is public by design. and the sample providers.json ships with rpc quorum: 1 on every mainnet chain.

1. the recommended cdk stack puts a public api gateway in"


### Post #6 by @ChainLinkGod
> **Author:** Zach Rynes | CLG ([@ChainLinkGod](https://x.com/ChainLinkGod))  
> **Metrics:** 877 likes · 86 retweets · 35 comments · 37.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T15:02:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/2046243041430868126](https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/2046243041430868126)  


> 
> "To be clear: North Korean hackers infiltrated LayerZero Labs’ centralized infrastructure and stole $290M

Rather than explain how that happened, LZ put out a statement carefully worded by lawyers to minimize their liability and threw KelpDAO under the bus for trusting them"


### Post #7 by @WuBlockchain
> **Author:** Wu Blockchain ([@WuBlockchain](https://x.com/WuBlockchain))  
> **Metrics:** 161 likes · 19 retweets · 17 comments · 34.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T02:03:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2046047044817846474](https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2046047044817846474)  


> 
> "OneKey Founder Yishi on Handling the KelpDAO Hack

1, Best case: negotiate with the hacker and offer a 10-15% bounty.

2, If talks fail, let the LayerZero ecosystem fund cover most of the loss.

3, KelpDAO is the weakest; compensate with tokens + future revenue, or sell the whole"


### Post #8 by @ohyishi
> **Author:** Yishi ([@ohyishi](https://x.com/ohyishi))  
> **Metrics:** 96 likes · 10 retweets · 26 comments · 22.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T00:50:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ohyishi/status/2046028695161409863](https://x.com/ohyishi/status/2046028695161409863)  


> 
> "KelpDAO dismantled the lock on its own door, LayerZero is selling the kind of door where you can pick the lock yourself, and Aave assumed the neighbor's door was definitely locked tight, so it confidently took the neighbor's key as collateral.

The best outcome is to negotiate"


### Post #9 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 162 likes · 17 retweets · 49 comments · 20.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:36:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2046145952164045167](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2046145952164045167)  


> 
> "UPDATE: The top 7 tokens with the largest unlocks this week are led by $ZRO at $41.8M, per CryptoRank."


### Post #10 by @therollupco
> **Author:** The Rollup ([@therollupco](https://x.com/therollupco))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 18.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:01:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therollupco/status/2046288088834425188](https://x.com/therollupco/status/2046288088834425188)  


> 
> "Why is KelpDAO blaming LayerZero?

"KelpDAO's leaked memo says it relied on LayerZero's documentation, default configurations, and team guidance when setting up the bridge." 

"LayerZero is saying KelpDAO should have used a more secure configuration."

Andy's take: "That is not"


### Post #11 by @YellowMedia_HQ
> **Author:** Yellow Media ([@YellowMedia_HQ](https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ))  
> **Metrics:** 295 likes · 26 retweets · 18 comments · 17.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:31:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ/status/2046114500915704156](https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ/status/2046114500915704156)  


> 
> "When meme coins double, DeFi infrastructure bleeds $AAVE down 12.7%. $ZRO down 11.2%. $MON down 7.1%, this is rotation, not collapse"


### Post #12 by @ourcryptotalk
> **Author:** Our Crypto Talk ([@ourcryptotalk](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk))  
> **Metrics:** 225 likes · 44 retweets · 28 comments · 16.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:32:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2046205276609724541](https://x.com/ourcryptotalk/status/2046205276609724541)  


> 
> "Crypto Watchlist : (April 20-27)

1. $KAS - HK Web3 Festival speaker
2. $RENDER - Salad Subnet live
3. $ONDO - RWA mainstage HK panel
4. $TAO - Imperial College keynote Apr24
5. $ZRO - 25.7M token unlock
6. $QUBIC - QBridge ETH live volume
7. $HTS - Home3 2.0 launch
8. $SUI -"


### Post #13 by @toghrulmaharram
> **Author:** Toghrul Maharramov ([@toghrulmaharram](https://x.com/toghrulmaharram))  
> **Metrics:** 412 likes · 16 retweets · 8 comments · 16.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:21:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/toghrulmaharram/status/2046142120810123571](https://x.com/toghrulmaharram/status/2046142120810123571)  


> 
> "Remember when 
@l2beat
 wrote an article pointing out the issue of allowing apps to configure their own security for cross-chain messaging (granted it was for the V1 design, but the general point still stands) and LayerZero did what they do best and went on a massive gaslighting"


### Post #14 by @LefterisJP
> **Author:** Lefteris Karapetsas ([@LefterisJP](https://x.com/LefterisJP))  
> **Metrics:** 401 likes · 22 retweets · 37 comments · 16.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T15:34:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LefterisJP/status/2046251265181544621](https://x.com/LefterisJP/status/2046251265181544621)  


> 
> "So let me get this straight.

Layerzero blames Kelp.
Kelp blames layerzero.
Aave is silent.

And seems like all 3  are not communicating.

I urge all 3 parties to get a grip. If you are all worried about liability so much, inaction also carries liability.

The handling of this"


### Post #15 by @LordOfAlts
> **Author:** Henry ([@LordOfAlts](https://x.com/LordOfAlts))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 10 retweets · 56 comments · 15.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:17:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LordOfAlts/status/2046292093459714431](https://x.com/LordOfAlts/status/2046292093459714431)  


> 
> "FRAGILITY AT SCALE this is exactly what happens when one system controls the rails and everyone is pushed onto it
@LayerZero_Core
 calls it modular but most teams don’t build their own security from scratch they follow what’s given, what’s easy, what works

That is how you end up"


### Post #16 by @ChainLinkGod
> **Author:** Zach Rynes | CLG ([@ChainLinkGod](https://x.com/ChainLinkGod))  
> **Metrics:** 156 likes · 19 retweets · 16 comments · 13.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T21:15:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/2046337105266360338](https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/2046337105266360338)  


> 
> "KelpDAO's response regarding the $292M LayerZero exploit:

> The April 18 exploit stemmed from two RPC nodes hosted by LayerZero being compromised. This was an attack on LayerZero's infrastructure, not Kelp’s own systems

> Kelp detected the anomaly, paused all relevant"


### Post #17 by @0xPrince
> **Author:** Prince ([@0xPrince](https://x.com/0xPrince))  
> **Metrics:** 107 likes · 11 retweets · 8 comments · 11.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:33:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPrince/status/2046099906667200756](https://x.com/0xPrince/status/2046099906667200756)  


> 
> "What likely happened: attacker got deep access to LayerZero's RPC nodes. Planted fake data that only the DVN could see while everything else looked normal. Knocked out the honest RPCs with DDoS so the DVN had no choice but to read from the poisoned ones. DVN saw a fake"


### Post #18 by @cryptothedoggy
> **Author:** cryptothedoggy ([@cryptothedoggy](https://x.com/cryptothedoggy))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 6 retweets · 11 comments · 11.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptothedoggy/status/2046114138397778276](https://x.com/cryptothedoggy/status/2046114138397778276)  


> 
> "BREAKING

Token Unlock Alert (Next 7 Days)

Over $330M in supply hitting market:

Cliff unlocks: 
$UDS | $ZRO | $H | $XPL | $MBG | $HYPER
$LMTS | $INIT | $KAITO | $SOSO | $MON

Linear unlocks: 
$RAIN | $SOL | $CC | $TRUMP | $WLD

Watch for volatility supply shocks
like this"


### Post #19 by @CatfishFishy
> **Author:** Fishy Catfish ([@CatfishFishy](https://x.com/CatfishFishy))  
> **Metrics:** 237 likes · 29 retweets · 3 comments · 10.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T23:44:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CatfishFishy/status/2046374450610778272](https://x.com/CatfishFishy/status/2046374450610778272)  


> 
> "In light of all the LayerZero hack news this probably got slept on, but is a big announcement.

The development company behind Tether's own tokenization platform, Hadron, just announced they're using Chainlink.

"OpenAssets, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has"


### Post #20 by @0xQuit
> **Author:** Quit ([@0xQuit](https://x.com/0xQuit))  
> **Metrics:** 139 likes · 25 retweets · 14 comments · 9.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:29:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xQuit/status/2046098909106418175](https://x.com/0xQuit/status/2046098909106418175)  


> 
> "Incident statement from LayerZero is out. As expected, the attacker was likely DPRK.

The DVN itself was not compromised as previously speculated, but rather TWO separate RPCs the DVN used to ingest state.

On top of that, attackers DDOS'd the DVN's primary RPCs to force it to"


### Post #21 by @SoSoValue
> **Author:** SSI (SoSoValue Indexes) ([@SoSoValue](https://x.com/SoSoValue))  
> **Metrics:** 355 likes · 91 retweets · 31 comments · 9.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:57:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SoSoValue/status/2046121007040336224](https://x.com/SoSoValue/status/2046121007040336224)  


> 
> "Upcoming Token Unlocks (Apr 20 - Apr 26）

Several crypto projects will unlock tokens this week, including $ZRO, $KAITO, $UDS, $SOSO, $MON, $H, $XPL

Investors, keep an eye on these token unlocks events!"


### Post #22 by @WuBlockchain
> **Author:** Wu Blockchain ([@WuBlockchain](https://x.com/WuBlockchain))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 7 retweets · 7 comments · 8.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:37:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2046100840180756749](https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2046100840180756749)  


> 
> "Major Token Unlocks This Week

According to Tokenomist, major one-time unlocks (over $5M) in the next 7 days include UDS, ZRO, H, XPL, MBG, HYPER, LMTS, INIT, KAITO, SOSO, and MON. Meanwhile, large linear unlocks (over $1M daily) include RAIN, SOL, CC, TRUMP, and WLD, with total"


### Post #23 by @0xfoobar
> **Author:** foobar/ ([@0xfoobar](https://x.com/0xfoobar))  
> **Metrics:** 70 likes · 5 retweets · 19 comments · 8.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:21:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xfoobar/status/2046293308901839155](https://x.com/0xfoobar/status/2046293308901839155)  


> 
> "layerzero is the best bridge in the space

offering true decentralization lets users make bad config decisions

but decentralization is the only thing that matters. all the thoughtless multisig bridges died long ago

primo & co are among the few good guys shipping infra left"


### Post #24 by @rookie_of_Ph
> **Author:** Dami (the L0 guy) ([@rookie_of_Ph](https://x.com/rookie_of_Ph))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 1 retweets · 12 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T00:21:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rookie_of_Ph/status/2046021349097734496](https://x.com/rookie_of_Ph/status/2046021349097734496)  


> 
> "you won’t believe this, but chainlink ccip is a DVN option in the LayerZero eco

using the linktards’ logic, ccip is a 1/1 signer"


### Post #25 by @Defi_Warhol
> **Author:** DeFi Warhol ([@Defi_Warhol](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol))  
> **Metrics:** 181 likes · 17 retweets · 69 comments · 7.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:38:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2046161474612293758](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2046161474612293758)  


> 
> "DeFi will be back.

Drift will be back.

Aave will be back.

KelpDAO will be back.

LayerZero will be back.

Yield farming will be back.

Your portfolio will reach new all-time highs.

Manifest it."


### Post #26 by @GOATNetwork
> **Author:** GOAT Network ([@GOATNetwork](https://x.com/GOATNetwork))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 35 retweets · 39 comments · 7.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:50:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GOATNetwork/status/2046164557266096308](https://x.com/GOATNetwork/status/2046164557266096308)  


> 
> "GOAT Network Security Advisory

Following LayerZero’s post-mortem of the 
@KelpDAO
 incident, the 
@LayerZero_Labs
 DVN will no longer sign messages for apps using a 1-of-1 DVN configuration.

As a result, several cross-chain assets on GOAT Network are temporarily affected and some"


### Post #27 by @0xPrince
> **Author:** Prince ([@0xPrince](https://x.com/0xPrince))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 7.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T10:18:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPrince/status/2046171594960318829](https://x.com/0xPrince/status/2046171594960318829)  


> 
> "There seems to be a lack of coordination between affected parties and more of a blame game and liability defense. That's very bad for everyone involved. Hope I am wrong.

LayerZero focusing only on restoring its own protocol was the wrong move. Aave is the most important"


### Post #28 by @TheBlockCo
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlockCo](https://x.com/TheBlockCo))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 6 retweets · 15 comments · 6.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:22:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlockCo/status/2046097050316517391](https://x.com/TheBlockCo/status/2046097050316517391)  


> 
> "LayerZero says North Korea's Lazarus likely behind Kelp DAO exploit; blames single-point setup"


### Post #29 by @kapursanat
> **Author:** Sanat ([@kapursanat](https://x.com/kapursanat))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T16:22:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kapursanat/status/2046263207065682386](https://x.com/kapursanat/status/2046263207065682386)  


> 
> "layerzero always uses this convenient distinction between the "protocol" and its own validator nodes, while turning a blind eye to the way the protocol is actually used

uniswap knew all the way back in 2023 when they evaluated bridges"


### Post #30 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 6.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2046106840526631213](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2046106840526631213)  


> 
> "LAZARUS LINKED TO $290M KELPDAO EXPLOIT

LayerZero (
@LayerZero_Core
) has suggested the recent $290 million KelpDAO exploit may be linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.

The attack is believed to involve the TraderTraitor subgroup known for advanced cyber operations.

The breach"


### Post #31 by @0xGachoCCIP
> **Author:** Gacho.CRE ⬡ ([@0xGachoCCIP](https://x.com/0xGachoCCIP))  
> **Metrics:** 151 likes · 18 retweets · 5 comments · 6.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:12:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGachoCCIP/status/2046215350685962360](https://x.com/0xGachoCCIP/status/2046215350685962360)  


> 
> "It should be obvious by now why SWIFT, DTCC and major financial institutions are choosing Chainlink CCIP.

Interoperability infrastructure can't compromise on uptime or security. LayerZero recently failed on both fronts:
- downtime during the AWS outage
- DVN-related security"


### Post #32 by @Crypto_TownHall
> **Author:** Crypto Town Hall ([@Crypto_TownHall](https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:30:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/2046219838972993815](https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/2046219838972993815)  


> 
> "TOKEN UNLOCKS SURGE WITH $ZRO LEADING AT $41.8M

The largest token unlocks this week are topped by $ZRO with $41.8M set to hit the market, according to CryptoRank."


### Post #33 by @BoringSleuth
> **Author:** Tyler Reed - TruthLabs ([@BoringSleuth](https://x.com/BoringSleuth))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 16 retweets · 5 comments · 5.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T21:31:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BoringSleuth/status/2046340914897936475](https://x.com/BoringSleuth/status/2046340914897936475)  


> 
> "“Stargate's (LayerZero) Team is directly connected to one of the networks of wallets that setup a FTX drainer wallet.”"


### Post #34 by @panamaXBT
> **Author:** panamax ([@panamaXBT](https://x.com/panamaXBT))  
> **Metrics:** 202 likes · 23 retweets · 11 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:34:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/panamaXBT/status/2046205799983116468](https://x.com/panamaXBT/status/2046205799983116468)  


> 
> "Top token unlocks this week (Apr 20–26)
Scaled by $ unlocked
$ZRO       ██████████  $41.8M
$H             ███         $11.1M
$HYPER  ███         $10.1M
$XPL        ██          $9.5M
$INIT        ██          $8.1M
$KAITO   █           $7.8M
$YZY        █"


### Post #35 by @safetyth1rd
> **Author:** 𝕯𝖆𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗 ([@safetyth1rd](https://x.com/safetyth1rd))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:30:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/safetyth1rd/status/2046204892474421501](https://x.com/safetyth1rd/status/2046204892474421501)  


> 
> "Ngl increasingly seems layerzero is actually in large part at fault"


### Post #36 by @WWTLitee
> **Author:** 奶牛叔 ([@WWTLitee](https://x.com/WWTLitee))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WWTLitee/status/2046114139236679708](https://x.com/WWTLitee/status/2046114139236679708)  


> 
> "Market sentiment is clearly event-driven, with on-chain anomalies and news catalysts dominating short-term price movements. The $RAVE project team's large token transfer directly triggered a stampede sell-off, while $ZRO was dragged down by ecosystem security incidents, breaking"


### Post #37 by @therollupco
> **Author:** The Rollup ([@therollupco](https://x.com/therollupco))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 5.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:30:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therollupco/status/2046295514870583690](https://x.com/therollupco/status/2046295514870583690)  


> 
> "Andy laid out the three layers of fault in the $292 million rsETH exploit.

→ KelpDAO: $1.5B TVL on an externally managed one-of-one signer. 

"Unacceptable, irresponsible negligence." 

→ LayerZero: Operating that node without proper security practices. 

"Completely"


### Post #38 by @the_smart_ape
> **Author:** The Smart Ape ([@the_smart_ape](https://x.com/the_smart_ape))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 6 retweets · 3 comments · 5.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T15:00:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/the_smart_ape/status/2046242695644123519](https://x.com/the_smart_ape/status/2046242695644123519)  


> 
> "> be layerzero
> call bridge security "application-configurable"
> kelpdao picks 1-of-1 (aka "trust us, bro")
> north korea ddos 3 rpc servers
> your one trust-minimized verifier signs forged state
> $290m walks away
> write post-mortem blaming kelpdao's config
> prescribe"


### Post #39 by @Meta8Mate
> **Author:** 机灵的杰尼君 ([@Meta8Mate](https://x.com/Meta8Mate))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 16 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:04:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2046107694902489494](https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2046107694902489494)  


> 
> "LayerZero's incident report is out, core points:
1. The attacker is North Korea's Lazarus Group (TraderTraitor branch).
2. Blame shifted to Kelp—for using a "1-of-1" single validator config, which LayerZero had previously warned about.

Attack method:
Hacked 2 RPC nodes + DDoS to"


### Post #40 by @EgyHashX
> **Author:** محمد المصري ([@EgyHashX](https://x.com/EgyHashX))  
> **Metrics:** 99 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T19:10:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EgyHashX/status/2046305522463416368](https://x.com/EgyHashX/status/2046305522463416368)  


> 
> "As expected, it turned out that the LayerZero project is responsible for the error that led to the Kelp protocol breach.
The Chainlink project is the biggest beneficiary of the current chaos, because it's a competitor to the LayerZero project in Cross- technologies.
Yet the LINK"


### Post #41 by @josefabregab
> **Author:** jfab.eth ([@josefabregab](https://x.com/josefabregab))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T16:21:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/josefabregab/status/2046263034327298454](https://x.com/josefabregab/status/2046263034327298454)  


> 
> "There are 3 responsible parties for 3 different things:

1. Kelp is responsible for a weak rsETH configuration.

2. LayerZero, for missing guardrails around a setup where a single DVN can authorize asset release.

3. Aave/ChaosLabs, for listing rsETH as collateral without fully"


### Post #42 by @layerggofficial
> **Author:** Layergg ([@layerggofficial](https://x.com/layerggofficial))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 6 retweets · 2 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:42:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/layerggofficial/status/2046162669426950187](https://x.com/layerggofficial/status/2046162669426950187)  


> 
> "4/20~26 Weekly Crypto Calendar Highlight

1. Apr 20
1) US - Trump Tariff Refunds Tool open
2) $SNDK - Integration in Nasdaq 200 Index
- The rally in $SNDK sent all of CT into depression.
3) $ZRO - $52.19M Unlock

2. Apr 21
1) 
@Vanguard_Group
  - 5 ETFs Split
2) 
@USDai_Official"


### Post #43 by @wiseadvicesumit
> **Author:** Wise Advice ([@wiseadvicesumit](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 8 retweets · 6 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T03:32:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2046069350889890157](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2046069350889890157)  


> 
> "A $20M project just stress-tested billions in DeFi 

It started with KelpDAO…
Now the fallout is everywhere:

• Aave TVL: $17.9B (↓ $8.4B in 48h)
• $290M rsETH drained
• $200M bad debt building
• $10B+ liquidity pulled

Markets reaction:
• $AAVE -25%
• $ZRO -31%
•"


### Post #44 by @jords
> **Author:** jords ([@jords](https://x.com/jords))  
> **Metrics:** 115 likes · 6 retweets · 6 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T15:04:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jords/status/2046243717112066187](https://x.com/jords/status/2046243717112066187)  


> 
> "i never trusted layerzero after they gave me a shitty airdrop

lesson in that"


### Post #45 by @Nibraas101
> **Author:** نبراس | المستثمر المسلم ([@Nibraas101](https://x.com/Nibraas101))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 4 retweets · 7 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T22:12:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nibraas101/status/2046351288095662221](https://x.com/Nibraas101/status/2046351288095662221)  


> 
> "BREAKING

$ZRO WILL COME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!"


### Post #46 by @DeFi_Dad
> **Author:** DeFi Dad ⟠ defidad.eth ([@DeFi_Dad](https://x.com/DeFi_Dad))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 7 retweets · 4 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T00:19:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFi_Dad/status/2046020946260107530](https://x.com/DeFi_Dad/status/2046020946260107530)  


> 
> "Lotta distractions and bad news this weekend. Whenever the news cycle calms down, and hopefully we get resolution soon on Aave/LayerZero/rsETH, I implore you to check out 
@AlchemixFi
 V3 which just went live.

We'll have a convo to publish this week with 
@scupytrooples
 but been"


### Post #47 by @humanjets
> **Author:** James Hunt ([@humanjets](https://x.com/humanjets))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:34:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/humanjets/status/2046220884206096858](https://x.com/humanjets/status/2046220884206096858)  


> 
> "ICYMI: Here's a quick news recap from today's Asia & EMEA sessions 
@TheBlockCo
 

 LayerZero said North Korean hacker group Lazarus is likely responsible for the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit.

 Strategy acquired an additional 34,164 BTC for approximately $2.54 billion — its"


### Post #48 by @kriptogelisim
> **Author:** Kripto Gelişim ([@kriptogelisim](https://x.com/kriptogelisim))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T17:14:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kriptogelisim/status/2046276298452975822](https://x.com/kriptogelisim/status/2046276298452975822)  


> 
> "In the last 3 months, $AAVE has dropped 50%.

LayerZero's $ZRO, on the other hand, has been almost at the same levels as 3 months ago...

After the recent events, I'm not seeing anything positive at all."


### Post #49 by @DigPerspectives
> **Author:** Digital Perspectives ([@DigPerspectives](https://x.com/DigPerspectives))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:52:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2046225600466034987](https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2046225600466034987)  


> 
> "LayerZero & a $294 Million Crypto Theft!
youtu.be/zRBRij4esCQ"


### Post #50 by @DigPerspectives
> **Author:** Digital Perspectives ([@DigPerspectives](https://x.com/DigPerspectives))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:52:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2046225523085385747](https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2046225523085385747)  


> 
> "LayerZero & a $294 Million Crypto Theft!
youtu.be/zRBRij4esCQ"


### Post #51 by @rektoshii
> **Author:** Rektoshii ([@rektoshii](https://x.com/rektoshii))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 4 retweets · 7 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:05:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046198557628133881](https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046198557628133881)  


> 
> "Making a thread of protocols that have resumed transfers on LayerZero. 

Let’s go…"


### Post #52 by @Airdrops_one
> **Author:** Grey Ledger ([@Airdrops_one](https://x.com/Airdrops_one))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T14:40:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Airdrops_one/status/2046237495474405665](https://x.com/Airdrops_one/status/2046237495474405665)  


> 
> "Yesterday: how is a normal user supposed to price this risk if the biggest lending protocol in crypto can’t?

Today: 
@LayerZero_Core
’s statement confirms the part users should care about:

the warning existed.

Kelp ran the 1-of-1 DVN anyway.
@Aave
 listed rsETH as collateral"


### Post #53 by @TheLinkPanda
> **Author:** ⬡ The Crypto Panda ⬡ ([@TheLinkPanda](https://x.com/TheLinkPanda))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 8 retweets · 1 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T15:46:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheLinkPanda/status/2046254138854437141](https://x.com/TheLinkPanda/status/2046254138854437141)  


> 
> "Chainlink keeping it all of Defi secure and safe for years.

Me ( 
@LayerZero_Core
): hold my beer...

Also me:"


### Post #54 by @TechFlowPost
> **Author:** TechFlow 深潮｜APP 已上线 ([@TechFlowPost](https://x.com/TechFlowPost))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T03:04:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TechFlowPost/status/2046062437867393187](https://x.com/TechFlowPost/status/2046062437867393187)  


> 
> "April 20 - April 26 | Major Events This Week
 Only 10 days left in April

 April 20 | Monday 
 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival (4.20 - 4.23) 
 $ZRO will unlock 25.71 million tokens on April 20, worth approximately $40.4 million, accounting for 5.34% of circulating supply"


### Post #55 by @zacodil
> **Author:** Vadim (AI, ⋈) ([@zacodil](https://x.com/zacodil))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T04:52:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zacodil/status/2046089554105352251](https://x.com/zacodil/status/2046089554105352251)  


> 
> "LayerZero published the KelpDAO post-mortem. Likely DPRK Lazarus (TraderTraitor) poisoned the RPC nodes that the LayerZero Labs DVN (cross-chain message verifier) relies on for source chain data. Two external RPCs were compromised, the rest DDoSed to force failover, and the DVN"


### Post #56 by @crypto_condom
> **Author:** CryptoCondom ([@crypto_condom](https://x.com/crypto_condom))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T01:47:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/2046043048006574241](https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/2046043048006574241)  


> 
> "hmmm. tether already bailed out drift for essentially a call option. tether owns equity in ZRO so would make sense to bail out their eco similarly. worth watching"


### Post #57 by @nobsfud
> **Author:** Nobs (real business assets arc) ([@nobsfud](https://x.com/nobsfud))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 1 retweets · 18 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T19:32:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nobsfud/status/2046311138296811872](https://x.com/nobsfud/status/2046311138296811872)  


> 
> ">blue left trader joe
>trader joe dies
>avax dies

>blue leaves layer zero
>Layer Zero dies (not fully yet)"


### Post #58 by @Eli5defi
> **Author:** Eli5DeFi ([@Eli5defi](https://x.com/Eli5defi))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 2 retweets · 9 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:03:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2046197982492794895](https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2046197982492794895)  


> 
> "➥ Crypto Calendar Week 17/2026

► April 20

Events:
▸ 
@Gate
 - $GUSD Pre-IPO Access
▸ 
@AleoHQ
 - Tech Advocates Program Launch
▸ Hong Kong Web3 Festival 20-23 April 2026
▸ 
@Solana
 Economic Zone (SEZ) Dubai 20-26 April

Unlocks:
▸ 
@LayerZero_Core
 - $ZRO 2.4% Unlock

Macro:
▸"


### Post #59 by @ieaturfoods
> **Author:** ieaturfood ([@ieaturfoods](https://x.com/ieaturfoods))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:12:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ieaturfoods/status/2046140046370075051](https://x.com/ieaturfoods/status/2046140046370075051)  


> 
> "I’ve bought back all the ZRO exposure I had and will probably hold for a while 

Very high confidence the team weathers the storm and comes out stronger than before 

USDT0 already back operational and should expect all other paused OFTs to come back online soon"


### Post #60 by @antonttc
> **Author:** Anton Cheng ([@antonttc](https://x.com/antonttc))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:22:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/antonttc/status/2046097259117654066](https://x.com/antonttc/status/2046097259117654066)  


> 
> "> The attack was specifically engineered to manipulate or poison downstream RPC infrastructure by compromising a quorum of the RPCs the LayerZero Labs DVN relied upon to verify transactions. 

This should worry everyone in Web3. 

The fact that we have 100+ chains, has led our"


### Post #61 by @CryptoRank_io
> **Author:** CryptoRank.io ([@CryptoRank_io](https://x.com/CryptoRank_io))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T04:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoRank_io/status/2046083941539406141](https://x.com/CryptoRank_io/status/2046083941539406141)  


> 
> "Major Token Unlocks Coming This Week

$ZRO - $41.8M
$H - $11.1M
$HYPER - $10.1M
$XPL - $9.5M
$INIT - $8.2M
$KAITO - $7.8M
$YZY - $6.1M
@LayerZero_Core
 leads with $41.8M unlock Apr 20. 
@hyperlane
 & 
@initia
 face 44-46% mcap dilution this week."


### Post #62 by @nehalzzzz1
> **Author:** Nehal ([@nehalzzzz1](https://x.com/nehalzzzz1))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T15:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nehalzzzz1/status/2046253808477430241](https://x.com/nehalzzzz1/status/2046253808477430241)  


> 
> "Major token unlocks this week:

#ZRO 2.57% ($41.8M) – Apr 20
#KAITO 1.76% ($7.8M) – Apr 20
#YZY 2.00% ($6.2M) – Apr 21
#HYPER 10.60% ($10.1M) – Apr 22
#INIT 8.55% ($8.1M) – Apr 24
#H 1.05% ($11.2M) – Apr 25
#XPL 0.89% ($9.4M) – Apr 25"


### Post #63 by @Nick_Researcher
> **Author:** Nick Research ([@Nick_Researcher](https://x.com/Nick_Researcher))  
> **Metrics:** 60 likes · 6 retweets · 27 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:12:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nick_Researcher/status/2046185261579878845](https://x.com/Nick_Researcher/status/2046185261579878845)  


> 
> "➥ $800M+ just walked out of crypto within weeks

$BTC hanging at $74K, fear index at 27 while 73% of top 100 alts trading under their 20-day MAs

Trending coins & searches right now:

→ 
@KelpDAO
 / 
@aave
 = 2026's biggest DeFi hack
- $ZRO bridge flaw let attacker drain 116,500"


### Post #64 by @0x_Abdul
> **Author:** Abdul ([@0x_Abdul](https://x.com/0x_Abdul))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:01:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2046288210452697531](https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2046288210452697531)  


> 
> "Projects that deserve praise for running secure DVN setups on LayerZero: (3-of-3 or higher)
@krakenfx
@aztecnetwork
 
@OndoFinance
@movementlabsxyz
@berachain
@botanix
 
@Moca_Network
 
@Stake_Stone
 
@LorenzoProtocol
@fraxfinance
@Theo_Network
@Acurast
@commondotxyz
@BeldexCoin"


### Post #65 by @Martin_bml
> **Author:** Martin ([@Martin_bml](https://x.com/Martin_bml))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T02:38:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Martin_bml/status/2046055965666246926](https://x.com/Martin_bml/status/2046055965666246926)  


> 
> "Dozens of protocols using the LayerZero OFT bridge have temporarily suspended operations due to the unidentified cause of the exploit. ZRO is losing reputation and dropping quite sharply."


### Post #66 by @0xCharlesWang
> **Author:** CharlesWang ([@0xCharlesWang](https://x.com/0xCharlesWang))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T21:30:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xCharlesWang/status/2046340842848420180](https://x.com/0xCharlesWang/status/2046340842848420180)  


> 
> "TLDR:
@KelpDAO
 architecture was safe. Attack directly targeted 
@LayerZero_Core
 infrastructure and 
@KelpDAO
 immediately intervened once they became aware of this."


### Post #67 by @Fiskantes
> **Author:** fiskantes ([@Fiskantes](https://x.com/Fiskantes))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:35:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Fiskantes/status/2046206236761170078](https://x.com/Fiskantes/status/2046206236761170078)  


> 
> "we should get layerzero, kelp, aave into a room to figure things out between them. so far things are not looking good, everyone has lawyered up and going full pvp on each other."


### Post #68 by @Martin_bml
> **Author:** Martin ([@Martin_bml](https://x.com/Martin_bml))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T04:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Martin_bml/status/2046083960665694457](https://x.com/Martin_bml/status/2046083960665694457)  


> 
> "On April 18, 2026, KelpDAO suffered a $290 million USD attack targeting its rsETH due to its single DVN setup.

The attack targeted LayerZero Labs' DVN by poisoning downstream RPC infrastructure, potentially carried out by Lazarus Group's TraderTraitor from North Korea.

The"


### Post #69 by @SierraIsMoney
> **Author:** Sierra ([@SierraIsMoney](https://x.com/SierraIsMoney))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T23:56:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SierraIsMoney/status/2046377396647911830](https://x.com/SierraIsMoney/status/2046377396647911830)  


> 
> "Following the 
@KelpDAO
 incident involving rsETH, we have increased SIERRA's DVN set from 2/2 to 5/5

For transparency, the DVN operators are:
- 
@LayerZero_Core
 Labs
- 
@Google
 
- 
@deutschetelekom
- 
@Nethermind
 
- 
@canary_proto"


### Post #70 by @Altcoinbuzzio
> **Author:** Altcoin Buzz ([@Altcoinbuzzio](https://x.com/Altcoinbuzzio))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Altcoinbuzzio/status/2046182090484724002](https://x.com/Altcoinbuzzio/status/2046182090484724002)  


> 
> "ALERT: $ZRO leads this week's token unlocks at $41.8M. 

When large unlocks hit, two things happen. 

Weak hands sell into the event. 
Smart money waits for the dust to settle and buys the overreaction. 

Know the calendar before the calendar knows you."


### Post #71 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T10:36:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2046176215439183985](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2046176215439183985)  


> 
> "kelp exploit cascading through layerzero bridges, $200m drained across aave/compound/euler. protocols freezing everything. classic contagion panic"


### Post #72 by @rektoshii
> **Author:** Rektoshii ([@rektoshii](https://x.com/rektoshii))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:20:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046217381152727089](https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046217381152727089)  


> 
> "LayerZero is in contact with Kelp and AAVE. 
No pvp"


### Post #73 by @CryptoSnooper_
> **Author:** Snooper ([@CryptoSnooper_](https://x.com/CryptoSnooper_))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 959 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T22:03:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoSnooper_/status/2046349050014781556](https://x.com/CryptoSnooper_/status/2046349050014781556)  


> 
> ""Two RPC nodes hosted by LayerZero were compromised"

Very interesting how LayerZero didn't say it was their nodes."


### Post #74 by @dionyziz
> **Author:** Dionysis Zindros ([@dionyziz](https://x.com/dionyziz))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 10 retweets · 3 comments · 911 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T20:32:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dionyziz/status/2046326270112207262](https://x.com/dionyziz/status/2046326270112207262)  


> 
> "The most concerning aspect of the LayerZero hack is that they released a "post mortem" that wasn't a post mortem at all. There's no accountability or deep technical explanation of what happened there. The responsible thing to do is to be transparent about it. We are waiting."


### Post #75 by @yaircleper
> **Author:** Cleper ([@yaircleper](https://x.com/yaircleper))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 906 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T17:12:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yaircleper/status/2046275820772315627](https://x.com/yaircleper/status/2046275820772315627)  


> 
> "Tough day for the ecosystem. Sending strength to the 
@LayerZero_Core
 team and the 
@KelpDAO
 community- these state-level attacks are getting sharper, and we're all learning in public.

This wasn't a protocol bug. It was RPC-layer poisoning + a DDoS to force failover onto"


### Post #76 by @laki_0x
> **Author:** laki ([@laki_0x](https://x.com/laki_0x))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 1 retweets · 52 comments · 887 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:10:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laki_0x/status/2046290501297660217](https://x.com/laki_0x/status/2046290501297660217)  


> 
> "wish i could go back to that day with what i know now

would've spent more time on:

- uniswap
- arbitrum
- layerzero
- starknet
- hyperliquid
- story protocol
- succinct

and definitely wouldn't go all in on random alts

things would look very different"


### Post #77 by @0xthanos
> **Author:** Than0s ([@0xthanos](https://x.com/0xthanos))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 886 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T00:47:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xthanos/status/2046028033694335294](https://x.com/0xthanos/status/2046028033694335294)  


> 
> "Long list of all protocols with LZ cross chain transfers currently paused."


### Post #78 by @DecryptMedia
> **Author:** Decrypt ([@DecryptMedia](https://x.com/DecryptMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 876 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:36:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2046191228119581017](https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2046191228119581017)  


> 
> "LayerZero Pins $292M KelpDAO Bridge Hack on North Korea’s Lazarus Group"


### Post #79 by @xerocooleth
> **Author:** xero ([@xerocooleth](https://x.com/xerocooleth))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 2 retweets · 13 comments · 874 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T07:38:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xerocooleth/status/2046131487779569784](https://x.com/xerocooleth/status/2046131487779569784)  


> 
> "Why was this allowed in the first place?

"LayerZero and other external parties previously communicated best practices around DVN diversification to KelpDAO. Despite these recommendations, KelpDAO chose to utilize a 1/1 DVN configuration.""


### Post #80 by @ggizemyildiz
> **Author:** gizem ([@ggizemyildiz](https://x.com/ggizemyildiz))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 834 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:17:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ggizemyildiz/status/2046201682359402509](https://x.com/ggizemyildiz/status/2046201682359402509)  


> 
> "Layerzero, Aave and Kelp rn"


### Post #81 by @omgcorn
> **Author:** corn ([@omgcorn](https://x.com/omgcorn))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 821 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:18:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/omgcorn/status/2046216819124347388](https://x.com/omgcorn/status/2046216819124347388)  


> 
> "have not heard a peep about layerzero, Kelp, morpho, aave, nothing on LinkedIn about any of this at all"


### Post #82 by @phamduydong179
> **Author:** DongPham ([@phamduydong179](https://x.com/phamduydong179))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 758 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/phamduydong179/status/2046212290983158140](https://x.com/phamduydong179/status/2046212290983158140)  


> 
> "Major token unlocks will take place this week:
#LayerZero - $41.8M
$Humanity Protocol - $11.1M
$Hyperlane - $10.1M
$Plasma - $9.5M
$Initia - $8.2M
$Kaito - $7.8M
$YZY - $6.1M
Source: Cryptorank"


### Post #83 by @SasuRobert
> **Author:** Robert Sasu | dev/acc ([@SasuRobert](https://x.com/SasuRobert))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 745 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:08:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SasuRobert/status/2046108821488038188](https://x.com/SasuRobert/status/2046108821488038188)  


> 
> "So if even LayerZero Labs is compromised by attackers, how can the vibe coders imagine that their setups will not be attacked ?

Technically they will be attacked when there are enough incentives to do so and if the Lazarus group can manage it to rapidly turn the assets into"


### Post #84 by @northsidooor
> **Author:** northside ⨀ ([@northsidooor](https://x.com/northsidooor))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 732 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T22:13:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/northsidooor/status/2046351546783244425](https://x.com/northsidooor/status/2046351546783244425)  


> 
> "We have touched the peak fear and the generation bottom for $ZRO ~1.5. 

The product will become better from here and sentiment will only recover, followed by the upcoming Zero chain that will become to institutional finances go-to Layer 1. 

G0."


### Post #85 by @crypt0crypt0___
> **Author:** Yosuke Watanabe (crypt0crypt0) ([@crypt0crypt0___](https://x.com/crypt0crypt0___))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 728 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T23:00:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crypt0crypt0___/status/2046363418203242789](https://x.com/crypt0crypt0___/status/2046363418203242789)  


> 
> "LayerZero, KelpDAO, Aave  
Incident reports for each have all been released."


### Post #86 by @ptsdshow
> **Author:** PTSD ([@ptsdshow](https://x.com/ptsdshow))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 6 retweets · 13 comments · 660 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:37:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ptsdshow/status/2046161358027116930](https://x.com/ptsdshow/status/2046161358027116930)  


> 
> "PTSD LEVELS RISING FAST

$292M exploited from 
@KelpDAO
 via 
@LayerZero_Core
. 

Collateral damage spread to 
@aave
 users who can't withdraw their funds.

Capital is running out of DeFi as crypto bros realise their funds are NOT SAFU."


### Post #87 by @0xJonnyDee
> **Author:** Jonny Dee ([@0xJonnyDee](https://x.com/0xJonnyDee))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 600 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T16:51:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xJonnyDee/status/2046270543305871602](https://x.com/0xJonnyDee/status/2046270543305871602)  


> 
> "KelpDAO vs LayerZero."


### Post #88 by @rootslashbin
> **Author:** root ([@rootslashbin](https://x.com/rootslashbin))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 580 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:03:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rootslashbin/status/2046107502044221493](https://x.com/rootslashbin/status/2046107502044221493)  


> 
> "aave vs kelpdao vs layerzero on who broke ethereum defi"


### Post #89 by @Yay_Global
> **Author:** Yay! Global ([@Yay_Global](https://x.com/Yay_Global))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 544 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:03:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Yay_Global/status/2046107501545074829](https://x.com/Yay_Global/status/2046107501545074829)  


> 
> "LayerZero Labs has published their official statement on this incident today.  

Key points from the LayerZero Labs statement 
・Attacker: Presumed to be Lazarus Group (DPRK) 
・Target: The RPC infrastructure that LayerZero Labs' own DVN relied upon
 ・Method: RPC Poisoning"


### Post #90 by @rektoshii
> **Author:** Rektoshii ([@rektoshii](https://x.com/rektoshii))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 474 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:15:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046140657710854633](https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046140657710854633)  


> 
> "LayerZero labs DVN back in operation 
USDT0 transfers resumed 
KelpDao exploit was an isolated incident due to a 1/1 DVN configuration"


### Post #91 by @wowdrama
> **Author:** DRAMA ([@wowdrama](https://x.com/wowdrama))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 469 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:53:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wowdrama/status/2046165273611211067](https://x.com/wowdrama/status/2046165273611211067)  


> 
> "No vulnerability was identified in the protocol 
x.com/layerzero_core
…"


### Post #92 by @andawey12
> **Author:** Tazik smerti ([@andawey12](https://x.com/andawey12))  
> **Metrics:** 70 likes · 2 retweets · 55 comments · 469 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:03:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/andawey12/status/2046288613277872437](https://x.com/andawey12/status/2046288613277872437)  


> 
> "Every time I open my feed, it’s the same story: another DeFi project got hit. The names change – Drift, Aave, LayerZero, and others – but the plot stays the same. People are stressed, everyone’s talking about losses and risks.

Lately I’ve started noticing a difference. Up on"


### Post #93 by @wiseadvicesumit
> **Author:** Wise Advice ([@wiseadvicesumit](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 468 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:44:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2046148086771380650](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2046148086771380650)  


> 
> "ZRO is already in pressure"


### Post #94 by @lebsonwinner
> **Author:** Lebson.Lz ([@lebsonwinner](https://x.com/lebsonwinner))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 427 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T07:04:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lebsonwinner/status/2046122892815925683](https://x.com/lebsonwinner/status/2046122892815925683)  


> 
> "USDT0 transfers are live

LayerZero is 100% safe"


### Post #95 by @witcheer
> **Author:** witcheer ☯︎ ([@witcheer](https://x.com/witcheer))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 401 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:07:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/witcheer/status/2046108481522892858](https://x.com/witcheer/status/2046108481522892858)  


> 
> "TLDR:

$290M stolen from KelpDAO. likely Lazarus group.

LayerZero uses DVNs (Decentralised Verifier Networks) to confirm cross-chain messages. think of them as independent witnesses, each one checks that a transaction actually happened before signing off. 

best practice: use"


### Post #96 by @banteg
> **Author:** banteg ([@banteg](https://x.com/banteg))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 348 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T14:42:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/banteg/status/2046238019854696590](https://x.com/banteg/status/2046238019854696590)  


> 
> "layerzero, kelp and aave not already being in the room together."


### Post #97 by @cryptogics
> **Author:** Cryptogics ([@cryptogics](https://x.com/cryptogics))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 342 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T10:04:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptogics/status/2046168120759366110](https://x.com/cryptogics/status/2046168120759366110)  


> 
> "TOP UPCOMING TOKEN #UNLOCKS

#LayerZero $ZRO, #Kaito $KAITO, #ETHGas $GWEI, #Hyperlane $HYPER, #Avantis $AVNT, #Spacecoin $SPACE, #Initia $INIT, #HumanityProtocol $H, #Plasma $XPL"


### Post #98 by @mellowprotocol
> **Author:** Mellow ([@mellowprotocol](https://x.com/mellowprotocol))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 342 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T17:34:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mellowprotocol/status/2046281455408693736](https://x.com/mellowprotocol/status/2046281455408693736)  


> 
> "Withdrawals are paused to ensure fair treatment of all depositors. Lido's first-loss protection mechanism applies on EarnETH depositors.

Final impact depends on actions by Kelp, LayerZero, and Aave governance. Mellow is coordinating directly with all relevant parties."


### Post #99 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 336 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T07:45:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2046133023268126797](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2046133023268126797)  


> 
> "MAJOR UPCOMING TOKEN UNLOCKS

#Hyperliquid $HYPE #OfficialTrump $TRUMP #LayerZero $ZRO #ETHGAS $GWEI #PlumeNetwork $PLUME #Hyperlane $HYPER #Spacecoin $SPACE #Plasma $XPL #HumanityProtocol $H"


### Post #100 by @_offmylawn
> **Author:** offmylawn ([@_offmylawn](https://x.com/_offmylawn))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 315 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T13:53:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_offmylawn/status/2046225784705040888](https://x.com/_offmylawn/status/2046225784705040888)  


> 
> "the zero in layerzero stands for their stance on decentralization"


### Post #101 by @Zenoxcallz
> **Author:** Zenox ([@Zenoxcallz](https://x.com/Zenoxcallz))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 1 retweets · 29 comments · 312 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:34:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Zenoxcallz/status/2046205841855127989](https://x.com/Zenoxcallz/status/2046205841855127989)  


> 
> "Token Unlock Schedule

- Apr 20: LayerZero unlocks 25.71M ZRO (5.34%) ~ $41.39M
- Apr 20: Kaito unlocks 17.6M KAITO (4.93%) ~ $7.34M
- Apr 22: Undeads Games unlocks 21.94M UDS (13.47%) ~ $37.09M
- Apr 25: Humanity unlocks 105.36M H (4.02%) ~ $10.98M
- Apr 25: Plasma unlocks"


### Post #102 by @adamamcbride
> **Author:** Adam McBride ([@adamamcbride](https://x.com/adamamcbride))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 304 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T14:52:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/adamamcbride/status/2046240720822882584](https://x.com/adamamcbride/status/2046240720822882584)  


> 
> "Layerzero “Our protocol worked as designed”

Aave “Our system was never compromise”

Kelp"


### Post #103 by @BitMartExchange
> **Author:** BitMart ([@BitMartExchange](https://x.com/BitMartExchange))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 299 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:35:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitMartExchange/status/2046145652707762642](https://x.com/BitMartExchange/status/2046145652707762642)  


> 
> "LayerZero compromise is basically the whole thread."


### Post #104 by @rektoshii
> **Author:** Rektoshii ([@rektoshii](https://x.com/rektoshii))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 252 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T10:34:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046175613245861958](https://x.com/rektoshii/status/2046175613245861958)  


> 
> "Nothing unites CT more than a LayerZero FUD."


### Post #105 by @BiconomyCom
> **Author:** Biconomy.com ([@BiconomyCom](https://x.com/BiconomyCom))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 247 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T08:20:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BiconomyCom/status/2046141844418150704](https://x.com/BiconomyCom/status/2046141844418150704)  


> 
> "Security Alert | LayerZero Responds to $290M Kelp Incident

LayerZero stated that the ~$290M exploit on Kelp DAO was primarily due to a single-validator (1-of-1) setup, despite repeated security warnings.

The attack is reportedly linked to the Lazarus Group.
No other"


### Post #106 by @blockTVBee
> **Author:** TVBee ([@blockTVBee](https://x.com/blockTVBee))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 231 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:57:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blockTVBee/status/2046211731089985670](https://x.com/blockTVBee/status/2046211731089985670)  


> 
> "LayerZero's problem is that DVN was attacked, while Kelp's problem is overly trusting LayerZero."


### Post #107 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 230 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T20:52:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2046331207328444911](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2046331207328444911)  


> 
> "ape's got ecosystem drama with the layerzero pause but the airdrop was massive. meme has 9gag backing and captainz nfts pumping. monad's the technical play here, evm compatible L1 with serious integrations and 48% monthly gain. zebec's the rwa angle on solana with real payroll"


### Post #108 by @DigiFinex
> **Author:** DigiFinex Global ([@DigiFinex](https://x.com/DigiFinex))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 193 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:51:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigiFinex/status/2046119595430572458](https://x.com/DigiFinex/status/2046119595430572458)  


> 
> "#DigiFinex Data Drop: Here’s this week’s token unlock list!

$ZRO $41.65M
$UDS $37.09M
$MBG $9.30M
$H $10.74M

A large number of tokens are scheduled to be unlocked soon – stay tuned. 
#DigiFinex #CryptoMarket #TokenUnlocks"


### Post #109 by @cointicker_io
> **Author:** cointicker.io ([@cointicker_io](https://x.com/cointicker_io))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 183 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T10:34:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cointicker_io/status/2046175637186941326](https://x.com/cointicker_io/status/2046175637186941326)  


> 
> "LayerZero has linked the attack to North Korea's Lazarus Group, blaming Kelp's single-verifier bridge configuration for a $292 million drain that cascaded across nine DeFi protocols and wiped $6. 6 billion from Aave's TVL.

| $AAVE | $ZRO"


### Post #110 by @dharmjack01
> **Author:** Dharmendar ([@dharmjack01](https://x.com/dharmjack01))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 164 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T17:27:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dharmjack01/status/2046279626620797352](https://x.com/dharmjack01/status/2046279626620797352)  


> 
> "Hey 
@aixbt_agent
 out of all these projects
$kmno 
@0G_Foundation
 $0g $zro 
@lavanetxyz
 @babylon
 @spaceandtime
 @FabricFND
Eigen Ondo Aptos starknet 
Which one is the best right now 
Generational bottom 
Guaranteed success trio 
Rank them rate them in order"


### Post #111 by @0xWave
> **Author:** wave (returning to the bay arc) ([@0xWave](https://x.com/0xWave))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 164 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T07:22:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xWave/status/2046127286903263425](https://x.com/0xWave/status/2046127286903263425)  


> 
> "Financial infrastructure companies should **not** let their clients hang themselves with their own rope 

Just because AWS lets you run single AZ databases doesn’t mean the same logic should apply to a bridge provider. If a minimum config exists, it will be used.

LayerZero is at"


### Post #112 by @LefterisJP
> **Author:** Lefteris Karapetsas ([@LefterisJP](https://x.com/LefterisJP))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 159 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:19:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LefterisJP/status/2046186933668200797](https://x.com/LefterisJP/status/2046186933668200797)  


> 
> "who is they? Layerzero? So there is a war room with only aave + kelp and not layerzero?"


### Post #113 by @CoinMarketCap:bhnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:bhnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:bhnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:45:02.950727+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e5c916b14b9d08a7fa4bb0/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e5c916b14b9d08a7fa4bb0/)  


> 
> "Intricate Cyber Heist on Kelp DAO Reveals Security Shortfalls


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Intricate Cyber Heist on Kelp DAO Reveals Security Shortfalls LayerZero has disclosed intricate details regarding the recent cyber heist on Kelp DAO, h"


### Post #114 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T20:55:03.891968+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6904ddeb2a5553af15992/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6904ddeb2a5553af15992/)  


> 
> "Defillama’s founder pushed back on claims that Aave TVL figures are inflated


The recent $292 million KelpDAO exploit has the DeFi industry searching for answers, and some fingers are pointing at one of the most trusted data providers in the space, DefiLlama, claiming"


### Post #115 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T20:55:03.891965+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6904d3819c6742526aec5/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6904d3819c6742526aec5/)  


> 
> "Aave and Kelp are working on bailout options as losses keep piling up


Aave is currently locked in a tight situation in the KelpDAO hack that Cryptopolitan reported on April 18, where an attacker drained 116,500 rsETH, worth about $292 million, from Kelp’s cross"


### Post #116 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:45:02.950733+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e5c9156f9ff6470f601006/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e5c9156f9ff6470f601006/)  


> 
> "292 million dollars lost in massive Kelp DAO hack


LayerZero has released new details about the recent large-scale cyberattack targeting Kelp DAO, clarifying how the incident unfolded. Technical analysis suggests that the North Korea-linked L"


### Post #117 by @CoinstoreExc
> **Author:** Coinstore ([@CoinstoreExc](https://x.com/CoinstoreExc))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 80 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T06:09:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinstoreExc/status/2046109016296771937](https://x.com/CoinstoreExc/status/2046109016296771937)  


> 
> "Weekly Market Highlights (Apr 20–Apr 24, 2026)

A week filled with macro signals, token unlocks, and key developments 

From LayerZero (ZRO) unlocks to U.S. regulatory updates,
the market continues to move on both fundamentals and narratives.
Stay informed, stay ahead."


### Post #118 by @Polacobest80
> **Author:** polacobest Yellow ([@Polacobest80](https://x.com/Polacobest80))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 7 retweets · 3 comments · 71 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T16:33:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Polacobest80/status/2046265898646806611](https://x.com/Polacobest80/status/2046265898646806611)  


> 
> "When a bridge breaks, the entire ecosystem trembles. 

The 
@LayerZero_Core
 exploit that hit 
@KelpDAO
 ($292M lost) reminds us that security is not optional.  

The Kelp DAO hack and how Yellow Network redefines security in DeFi  
  
On April 18, 2026, 
@KelpDAO
 suffered the biggest"


### Post #119 by @Koralan111
> **Author:** Dina ([@Koralan111](https://x.com/Koralan111))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 65 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T17:41:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2046283205620453838](https://x.com/Koralan111/status/2046283205620453838)  


> 
> "everyone acting shocked like they didnt already know zro was a trust me bro setup"


### Post #120 by @wowdrama
> **Author:** DRAMA ([@wowdrama](https://x.com/wowdrama))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 51 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T20:12:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wowdrama/status/2046321176377688199](https://x.com/wowdrama/status/2046321176377688199)  


> 
> "when you can’t outbuild - you out-noise
that’s how most “competition” in crypto works

technology decides long term 
narratives just create temporary mispricing $ZRO"


### Post #121 by @CoinerHermes
> **Author:** Icarus ([@CoinerHermes](https://x.com/CoinerHermes))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 39 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T16:12:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinerHermes/status/2046260738877260160](https://x.com/CoinerHermes/status/2046260738877260160)  


> 
> "71M on Arbitrum can be rescued (even if they try to use the escape hatch) - LayerZero, AAVE and Kelp cover the rest together (~171M on mainnet).

Only by restoring the peg can the orderly liquidations resume. The teams can write IOU claims, plus goodwill premium to each other"


### Post #122 by @0xSprite_
> **Author:** 𝕊𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 ([@0xSprite_](https://x.com/0xSprite_))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 37 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T14:08:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2046229548791189914](https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2046229548791189914)  


> 
> "➥ Cross-chain liquidity is quietly getting repriced while most of CT fixates on noise. One of the lower-key builds I’m tracking right now: 
@RiverdotInc
What clicked for me:
→ satUSD mints travel across networks via LayerZero, with debt positions kept synchronized so the"


### Post #123 by @0xSmit
> **Author:** Smit ([@0xSmit](https://x.com/0xSmit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T17:43:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSmit/status/2046283563717509358](https://x.com/0xSmit/status/2046283563717509358)  


> 
> "Layerzero : I am selling you a car, but i recommend having a fire extinguisher in the car

car catches fire

Layerzero : dude it is your mistake, that's a different story that our bad engineering led to fire, but you are stupid for not having fire extinguisher"


### Post #124 by @Katia_Finance
> **Author:** Katia ([@Katia_Finance](https://x.com/Katia_Finance))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 19 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T09:28:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Katia_Finance/status/2046159109183946797](https://x.com/Katia_Finance/status/2046159109183946797)  


> 
> "KelpDAO lost ~$290M in a hack, triggering a chain reaction across the market

 Here’s a quick breakdown of what happened:

 KelpDAO used the LayerZero bridge to move the rsETH token across networks.

Critical flaw: a 1/1 DVN setup was used (only one verification node)."


### Post #125 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:15:02.962621+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6166dc7af2d69d924f85c/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6166dc7af2d69d924f85c/)  


> 
> "Sky Launches USDS and sUSDS Natively on Avalanche


Sky has launched USDS and sUSDS natively on Avalanche through Skylink, its purpose-built cross-chain bridge infrastructure, with a daily transfer cap of $5 million in either direction as of A"


### Post #126 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T12:15:02.962613+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6166d31d9f3619599c8db/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6166d31d9f3619599c8db/)  


> 
> "KelpDAO Bridge Exploited for $292M as Lazarus Group Linked to Attack


On April 18, 2026, attackers drained 116,500 rsETH tokens worth roughly $292 million at from KelpDAO's cross-chain bridge, triggering one of the largest DeFi exploits of the year. KelpDAO was"


### Post #127 by @CoinMarketCap:nftenex
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:nftenex](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:nftenex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T22:15:17.421728+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6a30e3819c6742526af0a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6a30e3819c6742526af0a/)  


> 
> "Chainalysis Flags Burn-Verification Blind Spot After $292M DeFi Exploit


Chainalysis has flagged a burn-verification blind spot in the aftermath of a $292 million DeFi exploit, raising questions about whether blockchain forensics tools can reliably confirm when st"


### Post #128 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoFrontNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoFrontNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoFrontNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:15:17.627396+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6085f6f9ff6470f6010be/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e6085f6f9ff6470f6010be/)  


> 
> "LayerZero Confirms $290M KelpDAO Exploit Tied to RPC Attack


Attack used poisoned RPC nodes to manipulate LayerZero DVN, enabling fake transaction validation without breaching core protocol systems. KelpDAO’s single-verifier setup created a critical fa"


### Post #129 by @CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:15:17.627425+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e608606f9ff6470f6010c2/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e608606f9ff6470f6010c2/)  


> 
> "LayerZero says Kelp setup caused exploit, as Aave loss questions mount


Interoperability protocol LayerZero claims that an inadequate setup tied to Kelp’s decentralized verifier network (DVN) enabled malicious actors to steal $290 million from Kelp DAO, adding th"


### Post #130 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T11:35:22.344987+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e60d0d31d9f3619599c8ae/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e60d0d31d9f3619599c8ae/)  


> 
> "UDS, ZRO, RAIN lead unlock categories as $723M new tokens enter circulation this week


Token unlocks worth more than $723.89 million are scheduled for the April 20 to April 27 window, according to data from Tokenomist. For this week, there are eleven major cliff events and five"


### Post #131 by @CoinMarketCap:blockonomi
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:blockonomi))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T14:45:10.932154+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e63996c7af2d69d924f912/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e63996c7af2d69d924f912/)  


> 
> "North Korean Hackers Exploit Cross-Chain Vulnerability in $292M KelpDAO Breach


Key Takeaways North Korean-linked threat actors exploited KelpDAO infrastructure, stealing $292M in rsETH Cross-chain messaging protocol vulnerability enabled attackers to drain 18% of rsETH"


### Post #132 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-20T05:25:04.935221+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e5b659c7af2d69d924f73b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69e5b659c7af2d69d924f73b/)  


> 
> "LayerZero Hack: Lazarus Group Blamed for Devastating $290M Kelp DAO Exploit


BitcoinWorld LayerZero Hack: Lazarus Group Blamed for Devastating $290M Kelp DAO Exploit In a major cybersecurity alert for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, cross-chain interoperabili"




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