# Decentralized finance protocols have pledged more than $101 million in Ether to stabilize rsETH.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-24 · Crypto News*

## Key points

- Over $101 million in Ether has been pledged by DeFi protocols to stabilize rsETH after Kelp DAO's exploit.
- Mantle is offering to lend up to 30,000 Ether to Aave DAO in exchange for yield.
- Lido DAO's support is conditional, pledging up to 2,500 stETH through a dedicated vehicle.
- Arbitrum's security council froze 30,766 Ether, but 75,700 Ether linked to the attack was laundered.

**Companies:** Aave, Mantle, EtherFi Foundation, Golem Foundation, Golem Factory, Lido DAO, LayerZero, Ink Foundation, Tyrdo, Frax Finance

[Read the full story on Crypto News](https://crypto.news/aave-leads-101m-defi-rescue-effort-to-restore-rseth-backing-after-kelp-hack/)

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