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MetaMask begins exiting Lido validators after infrastructure incident

In brief

MetaMask has begun withdrawing its validators from Lido after an infrastructure security incident. The exit, withdrawal and re-entry process could take up to about 45 days, while the number of affected validators and amount of ETH have not been disclosed. MetaMask said it found no immediate threat to user wallets, and Aave and Ethena said their users faced no risk exposure.

Generated automatically by AI from 6 sources, without editorial review · updated 1 Oct

What changed

  1. 30 Sept, 23:48MetaMask Staking exits its Lido validators following a security incident · CryptoBriefing
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Chronological coverage

  1. 1 October
  2. AMBCrypto
    Latest1 Oct, 11:00

    MetaMask exits Lido staking to contain undisclosed ‘security incident’

    Aave and Ethena assured users of no risk exposure to the MetaMask compromise.

    AMBCryptoAMBCrypto•Benjamin Njiri
  3. Decrypt
    Follow-up1 Oct, 09:38

    MetaMask Exits Lido Validators Amid Infrastructure ‘Security Incident’

    The wallet says it has found no immediate threat to user wallets, but the ETH it is pulling out of Lido could take 45 days to return.

    DecryptDecrypt•Decrypt Agent
  4. TheNewsCrypto
    Follow-up1 Oct, 06:56

    MetaMask Staking Begins Lido Validator Exit After Security Incident

    MetaMask is responding to a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure, and while the wallet provider has been clear that no immediate threat to user wallets has been identified, the precautionary steps it’s taking are significant enough…

    TheNewsCryptoTheNewsCrypto•Sarayu Krishna
  5. CryptoNews
    Follow-up1 Oct, 06:15

    MetaMask Lido Validators Exit After Infrastructure Compromise

    MetaMask validator exits could take up to 45 days as Lido investigates an infrastructure incident, with affected validators and ETH undisclosed.

    CryptoNewsCryptoNews•Ahmed Barakat
  6. The Defiant
    Follow-up1 Oct, 00:00

    MetaMask Staking Exits Lido Validators After Infrastructure Compromise

    Lido estimates the exit, withdrawal and re-entry cycle could take up to about 45 days. Aave’s founder says its markets are operating normally.

    The DefiantThe Defiant•The Defiant Team
  7. 30 September
  8. CryptoBriefing
    First seen30 Sept, 23:48

    MetaMask Staking exits its Lido validators following a security incident

    MetaMask's exit from Lido validators highlights the critical need for robust security measures in decentralized finance to prevent future risks.

    CryptoBriefingCryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez