What flaws in Web3 security were exposed by the KelpDAO hack?
May 5, 2026
< 1 min read
by Hristina Vasileva
for CryptoPolitan

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AI Overview
KelpDAO hack exposes new Web3/DeFi security entry points; investigators identified RPC and app data as primary attack vectors. Signals increased risk to funds and adoption and underscores urgent need for stronger RPC/data-handling controls, audits and protocol security upgrades.
Bearish
Web3 security is a key issue in DeFi space, after the KelpDAO hack revealed new security entry points. RPC and app data are often the main vector of attack.