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LayerZero CEO Acknowledges Security Failure Behind rsETH Exploit
The rsETH/Kelp exploit traced to a manually configured 1/1 signer on a LayerZero deployment securing billions in TVL, a setup LayerZero Labs CEO Bryan Pellegrino called inconceivable given the team's direct involvement in configuring most major application deployments. Pellegrino also admitted LayerZero unilaterally imposed stricter RPC quorum requirements across customer deployments without notification, disrupting operations and drawing sharp criticism from at least one affected team. ZeroShadow tracked and seized millions in attacker funds earmarked for return to the rsETH team, while an Aave-led DefiUnited coalition coordinated the broader response with Mike Silagadze handling acquisition talks. Pellegrino announced LayerZero Labs will now concentrate entirely on serving asset issuers and shipping the Zero launch.
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