Decentralized finance (DeFi) is currently facing its largest coordinated rescue effort, following a $10 billion run on Aave, the leading DeFi lending protocol. This crisis was ignited by a security breach at KelpDAO, which resulted in hackers draining nearly $300 million from a crypto bridge and depositing the stolen assets as collateral on Aave. In response, a coalition called DeFi United has pledged approximately $240 million in Ether tokens to restore liquidity and protect users. Despite easing interest rates, fresh deposits have not yet returned to the platform, indicating ongoing liquidity concerns. The situation has sparked debates about the interconnected risks within the DeFi sector, which is valued at $130 billion. Critics worry that the rescue could set a precedent for risky behavior, undermining the decentralized principles that DeFi was built upon. Aave accounts for about 60% of the DeFi lending market, and its troubles have led to a drop of up to $16 billion in total value locked across other DeFi protocols. The urgency of the rescue effort is heightened by the potential for further market downturns, particularly if the price of Ether declines significantly.