# KelpDAO And LayerZero Exploit, Aave Freeze, Fluid aWETH Redemptions

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Podcast: [Ethereum News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eth-daily-ethereum-news-briefing-116111)
Published: 2026-04-20T23:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ethdaily.io/929
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## Resource

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