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Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit

The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action.

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Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit

Repeated reporting is beginning to cohere into a trackable narrative.

Momentum
67%
Confidence trend
83%0
First seen
21 Apr 2026, 8:55 am
Narrative formation start
Last active
21 Apr 2026, 5:55 am
Latest confirmed movement
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Evidence that is shaping the theme

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CybersecurityConfidence 81%1 sources21 Apr 2026, 5:55 am

Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit

The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action.

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