Standard Chartered Sees Silver Lining in KelpDAO Hack

Standard Chartered has recently evaluated the impact of the KelpDAO-related rsETH crisis on the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

The bank's analysis suggests that despite the significant hack, the DeFi sector remains strong and resilient. In fact, the event may even have a positive effect on the industry, promoting growth and unity among its participants.

A report by Standard Chartered highlights the swift response of the DeFi community to the crisis, with a collective effort led by Stani Kulechov raising over $300 million for a joint response. This demonstrates the sector's ability to come together in times of need and support each other.

Looking ahead, a Standard Chartered analyst expects the market capitalization of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) to reach $2 trillion by 2028, up from $35 billion in October 2025. This forecast is contingent upon the continued growth of DeFi banking and stablecoin liquidity.