MetaMask Exits Affected Validators After Infrastructure Security Incident

MetaMask is taking precautionary steps to protect client assets after an infrastructure security incident. The company, which operates validators through its non-custodial staking business with Lido, will exit affected validators. According to Lido, this process may take up to approximately 45 days.

The complete exit, withdrawal, and re-entry cycle could take around 45 days. During this time, exited stake may not earn rewards until it is active again.

Lido expects the final affected validators to be exited by October 7. The incident adds to the operational risks facing crypto infrastructure. A security problem at a service provider can trigger disruption without a disclosed protocol exploit.