Arbitrum Freezes 30,766 ETH Worth $71.15 Million Linked to KelpDAO Hacker
Arbitrum has frozen 30,766 ETH valued at $71.15 million belonging to the hacker of KelpDAO on its network. The action took place 20 minutes before the report. The freeze targets assets on the Arbitrum network, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain.
newsbtc.comFroze 30,766 ETH belonging to the KelpDAO hacker on the Arbitrum network, Lookonchain reported. The frozen amount totals 30,766 ETH. This action occurred 20 minutes prior to the report's posting.
15 million, according to Lookonchain. The entity responsible for the freezing is Arbitrum, identified by its handle @arbitrum. This step addresses assets tied to the KelpDAO hack on the Arbitrum platform.
Highlighted the freeze as a response to the hacker's holdings on Arbitrum. The report specifies the exact amount and value involved. No further details on the hack or subsequent actions were provided in the update.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-04-21 (20 minutes prior to report)
Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH belonging to the KelpDAO hacker on the Arbitrum network.
1 source@lookonchain - 2026-04-21
Lookonchain reported the freezing of 30,766 ETH valued at $71.15 million.
1 source@lookonchain - Prior to 2026-04-21
KelpDAO hack occurred, leading to the hacker holding 30,766 ETH on Arbitrum.
1 source@lookonchain
Potential Impact
- 01
Potential recovery of funds for KelpDAO victims through the freeze.
- 02
Broader implications for hacker asset tracking in blockchain ecosystems.
- 03
Increased scrutiny on Arbitrum network security measures following the action.
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Possible market volatility in ETH prices due to the high-value freeze.
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