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Aave Reinstates WETH Borrowing: A Step Towards Recovery After Kelp DAO Exploit

Aave, a decentralized finance platform, has lifted restrictions on borrowing against wrapped Ether (WETH) across multiple networks, marking a return to normalcy following a recent exploit. This move is part of Aaves broader strategy to recover from the Kelp DAO exploit, which led to a dip in total value locked and significant drops in deposits for wrapped stETH and WETH.

The exploit also resulted in increased Ether liquidity and lower borrowing rates, potentially drawing traders back to leveraged Ether yield strategies. Meanwhile, Kelp DAO is streamlining its supported networks for security, phasing out rsETH bridging on specific chains after June 15th, with a small fee for fund recovery. This development signals resilience in the decentralized finance space as it navigates through these challenges.

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