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MetaMask made $149,417 from the money in the Bitget hack. THORChain LPs made even more

Not because anyone was in on it. Every swap of stolen funds simply paid a fee, like any other swap. Andriy Serheienkov tallied it up through October 2:

- THORChain LPs ($RUNE): $573,226
- MetaMask: $149,417
- Chainflip: $26,751
- CoW EthFlow: $12,332

That’s $761,725 total from a $387.5M hack. Protocols raked in money from stolen funds without even lifting a finger.

I’ve written about this hack more than once, but this tally is new.

Separately, $259,718 in THORChain partner fees went to seven addresses linked to wallets used to move the funds. In my view, that’s not yet proof that they have the same owner.

Chad Barraford, THORChain co-founder, promises to put a refund of the fees to a treasury vote. To me, that’s already a signal: collecting fees from stolen funds has become uncomfortable.

I’ll post here if a refund happens, so follow along if you’re keeping up with this story.

#Bitget #THORChain #MetaMask #хак

🚨 ALERT: Ethereum Unstaking Queue EXPLODES +392% — 850K ETH Waiting To Exit! Biggest validator exit queue in 2026. Data from Oct 2 shows ∼850,000 ETH lined up to unstake — up 392% since Oct 1. Wait time now 14 to77 days.
What happened?
The surge is NOT normal profit-taking alone. On Sep 30, MetaMask Staking disclosed infrastructure compromise — 0.36 ETH in block rewards diverted across 18 blocks. No wallets hacked, but as precaution: 👉 MetaMask is exiting ∼17,000 validators holding ∼523,000 ETH 👉 Of the 850K
ETH in queue, 523K ETH is from MetaMask alone — 61% of total! 👉 Heavy tie to Lido operations. Context: - Total Staked: 43.6M ETH across 878K validators - Exiting: ∼2% of all staked supply = ∼$3.9B at peak last cycle, ∼$2.1B now - In late Sep, queue was only 100K-172K ETH. Now 850K. Market Impact? Bullish twist: $ETH held stable $2,686 - $2,725 during this panic. Because of churn limit (∼62K ETH/day), any sell pressure is spread over 15 days, not instant dump. MetaMask exits complete by Oct 7, then queue should shrink fast — unless more follow. One infra provider = can shake 2% of Ethereum staking. Centralization risk showing? Are you worried or buying this dip? 👇

$ETH #Ethereum #Staking #MetaMask

MetaMask is one step closer to an IPO. At KBW, Lubin was asked about going public. He didn’t deny it, saying only that Consensys is exploring “multiple exciting paths.”

It already has one foot in the capital markets. Wallets are Web3’s biggest gateway, with tens of millions of monthly active users, so an actual IPO wouldn’t come cheap. But airdrop hunters, don’t get your hopes up: an IPO route probably means no airdrop. With MetaMask and Linea under its belt, Consensys is one of the few solid stories in the bear market with real cash flow.

$ETH $LINEA #MetaMask #KBW

🛡️ MetaMask Confirms Users’ Funds Are Safe After Security Incident

MetaMask announced that users’ funds were not affected by a security incident targeting one of the network’s validators.
The statement noted that strong security measures helped protect digital assets from potential losses.

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📰 Source: cryptobriefing.com

Ethereum makes big moves! Validator exit queue surges by 392%, with 850,000 ETH waiting to exit!

A sudden abnormal shift appears in the ETH staking market

According to the latest data, the Ethereum validator exit queue has surged by about 392% compared with early October. At one point, it reached roughly 850,000 ETH, the highest level this year. The exit waiting time at times came close to 15 days. (KuCoin)

Why did it spike so suddenly?

One major reason is that a security incident occurred earlier involving MetaMask Staking. Afterwards, a precautionary exit process was initiated, involving nearly 17,000 validators, or about 523,000 ETH. (CoinDesk)

But there’s a key point here

It doesn’t mean that the 850,000 ETH will immediately hit the market!

Ethereum validator exits are subject to protocol-layer processing speed limits. A large amount of ETH therefore needs to be queued for exit, meaning this potential selling pressure will be spread over a period of time.

What’s even more worth watching is:

If the MetaMask-related exits are gradually completed around October 7, whether the exit queue can drop quickly will become an important signal for judging whether market sell pressure is easing.

Is this time’s ETH move simply a technical exit triggered by a short-term security incident, or is it the beginning of profit-taking by some funds?

On-chain data in the coming days is well worth closely monitoring!
#ETH #MetaMask
#以太坊验证者退出队列增392%

📰 Ethereum validator exits queue suddenly surged by about 392%, with a peak near 850,000 ETH, and an estimated wait time of 14.77 days—marking the longest exit queue this year. This massive line-up wasn’t caused by ordinary stakers collectively “running away,” but by a security incident involving MetaMask Staking.
🔥 On September 30, MetaMask Staking disclosed that part of its infrastructure had been compromised: around 0.36 ETH and block production rewards across 18 blocks were briefly transferred. The official said users’ wallets and sensitive data were not affected, but the company still proactively arranged for nearly 17,000 validators to exit, totaling about 523,000 ETH.
To be honest, 523,000 ETH makes up the bulk of the entire exit queue, and a significant portion is related to Lido operations. A single infrastructure incident pushing such a large amount of staked assets into the exit process would certainly make ETH and LSD holders a bit nervous.

💡 However, queued exits don’t necessarily mean an immediate sell-off. The nearly 14.77-day waiting period would stretch out potential selling pressure, and currently there are still about 43.6 million ETH staked across roughly 878,000 validators network-wide, with the peak exit volume close to about 2% of the total staked amount.
👀 MetaMask expects the related exits to be completed by before October 7. If no new large-scale exits follow afterward, the queue could shorten noticeably. Do you think this was just a temporary withdrawal after a security incident, or will it cause more people to reconsider handing their ETH over to major staking service providers?
#以太坊 #ETH #MetaMask #Lido

🚨 MetaMask Staking Exits Lido Validators After Security Incident

🔐 MetaMask detected a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure, prompting MetaMask Staking to exit its Ethereum validators in Lido as a precaution.

⚠️ No direct threat to MetaMask wallets has been identified so far.

👀 A notable detail: 18 of 19 validator block rewards reportedly flowed to an address funded by Tornado Cash.

📌 The incident highlights the importance of monitoring validator infrastructure and reward flows across Ethereum.

#MetaMask #Ethereum #Lido #CryptoSecurity

🚨 Behind the “wallet everyone uses,” the company behind it had trouble—an insider took action personally to put out the fire: the coin is fine, but did the validator keys get all swapped?

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👀 Ethereum co-founder and Consensys founder Joseph Lubin stepped forward to respond to a security incident involving the company’s infrastructure. He said that so far, there is no evidence indicating that the wallet or users’ funds were affected. Seed phrases, private keys, and wallet assets are all outside the scope of the incident.

📊 The more specific action is that Consensys and its partners replaced all validator keys after the incident, as a precaution. The trade-off is that validators have to exit and then re-queue into the staking queue again—this process is quite time-consuming. Meanwhile, with Ethereum around $2,680, the market has not shown panic-driven selloffs.

🔥 Here’s where the controversy lies: one side says this is exactly the value of self-custody—your private key is in your hands, so even if the company has issues, your coins can’t be moved. The other side counters that the real risk has never been in the wallet itself, but in the service layer you rely on; the knock-on effects of exiting and re-queuing are the part nobody wants to talk about in detail.

💡 What’s truly worth paying attention to isn’t whether coins were lost this time, but the fact that “infrastructure security” and “asset security” are being treated as two separate things. You hold the private key, but it doesn’t mean the layer you depend on can’t have problems.

⚠️ Let me put it bluntly: every time something happens, the official first line is always “user funds are safe,” but “no evidence of impact” and “absolutely no impact” are two different statements. The investigation is still ongoing; details will only be made public once they’re clear enough—and that sentence alone is worth noting.

👀 So which side are you on: Is holding the private key truly enough to be worry-free, or is the risk from the service layer being seriously underestimated? Do you believe in “self-custody is万能 (a cure-all),” or that “infrastructure is the weak link”? Drop your stance in the comments below 👇

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🚨 SECURITY UPDATE: Consensys & MetaMask 🚨
Despite recent reports about a security incident in Consensys infrastructure, MetaMask users can rest assured!
📌 What happened:
* Safe Funds: Joseph Lubin (founder of Consensys) confirmed there is no evidence that MetaMask wallets or customers' funds have been affected.
* Keys and Recovery Phrases: No seed phrase or private key was involved.
* Preventive Action: The team rotated the validators' keys as a precaution.
⚡ About ETH Staking:
The validation and withdrawal keys are completely separate. Since Consensys does not hold users' withdrawal keys, there is no risk of unauthorized transfers of your staked ETH.
Self-custody remains protected! 🔐
#MetaMask #Consensys #Security

MetaMask reveals a security incident and confirms that users’ funds were not affected

Joseph Lubin, founder of Consensys, revealed on October 3 that part of the team’s infrastructure suffered a security incident, but after a preliminary investigation, the MetaMask wallet, customers’ funds, seed phrases, and private keys were not affected. As a precaution, the affected validator keys were rotated, and the validators in question must exit and re-enter the staking queue, which could cause interruptions to rewards during that period. #MetaMask

MetaMask disclosed a base infrastructure security incident on September 30 and took preventive measures, starting to wind down its non-custodial staking business (MetaMask Staking, formerly Consensys Staking) that operates Ethereum validators on the Lido protocol. The company said it has not found any direct threats to MetaMask wallets at present. This staking uses a non-custodial architecture; the platform does not hold users’ withdrawal keys. Validator daily signing and withdrawal destinations are handled by different credentials. The Lido research forum also clarified at the same time: $stETH holders do not need to take any further action.

In terms of the process, the relevant validators have already initiated their exit. The final batch is expected to complete the exit by October 7, 2026 (at which point not all withdrawals will yet be completed). Because Ethereum has a long queue, the full cycle of exit, withdrawal, and re-entry could last up to about 45 days. During this period, users may miss rewards. If validators are taken offline early to reduce the risk of network penalties, they may also incur slashing penalties. On-chain research estimates that around 17,000 validators—totaling about 523,000 $ETH —are in the exit queue, and that about 0.36 ETH in block production rewards were previously directed to an abnormal address. MetaMask has not yet publicly confirmed the above scale and the intrusion path. The investigation is ongoing, and users are reminded to watch for potential phishing risks going forward.

#ETH #MetaMask #质押 does not constitute investment advice

🚨 MetaMask reportedly removes validators from Lido following a security incident

MetaMask wallet announced the withdrawal of validators associated with it from Lido’s staked liquidity platform following a security incident involving the infrastructure. The company stated that there is no direct threat to users’ funds in the wallets, but the process of withdrawing staked Ethereum could take up to 45 days.

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📊 Impact: 📈 High
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#MetaMask #Lido #Security #DeFi #Ethereum

📰 Source: decrypt.co

MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk$ETH
#ETH #MetaMask

MetaMask confirmed on September 30, 2026 that part of its infrastructure had a security incident. It says there is no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets. �
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As a precaution, MetaMask started exiting affected Ethereum validators from its non-custodial staking operations. MetaMask says it does not control clients’ withdrawal keys. �
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On-chain analysis reported that about 0.36 ETH in validator rewards/tips were diverted, while the underlying staked ETH could not be moved by the attacker. �
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Lido says the affected validators are expected to complete their exit process by October 7, while the complete withdrawal and re-entry process could take up to around 45 days. �
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Staking participants may lose some staking rewards during the process, and downtime penalties are possible.

⚠️ MetaMask reveals a security incident affecting its infrastructure

The cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask disclosed that part of its infrastructure was exposed to a security incident. The company is working to address the issue and provide ongoing updates to users. Experts recommend staying vigilant and securing digital assets.

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📰 Source: bleepingcomputer.com

MetaMask has started exiting Ethereum validators affected by a security incident in part of its infrastructure.
MetaMask says it has found no immediate threat to its wallets. The staking service is non-custodial, and client withdrawal keys are not controlled by MetaMask.
Lido says the affected validators are already exiting and expects the last of them to exit by October 7. Completing the exit, withdrawal and re-entry process may take around 45 days. During that period, some staking rewards may be missed and downtime penalties may apply.
The incident is still under investigation. What has been confirmed is an infrastructure security issue affecting MetaMask-operated validators — not a compromise of MetaMask wallets or confirmed loss of stETH holder funds.
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#MetaMask #Lido #Ethereum #Security

🚨 MetaMask takes action regarding a security incident

MetaMask platform has announced that it is handling an ongoing security incident affecting part of its infrastructure. Work is currently underway to address and fix the issue internally in coordination with external partners and security experts to ensure the safety of users and assets.

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📰 Source: thehackernews.com

MetaMask security news definitely caught my attention. 🦊🔐

From my point of view, the important part is that MetaMask says wallets are not at risk, while it is proactively removing affected validators from its non-custodial staking operations.

In crypto, security is never something I take lightly. Even when user funds aren’t directly exposed, incidents like this are a good reminder that every part of the infrastructure matters.

For me, the biggest takeaway is simple: don’t panic, but don’t ignore security alerts either. Stay updated, verify official announcements, and keep your wallet activity under control.

Crypto gives us financial freedom, but that freedom also comes with responsibility. 👀

#MetaMask #Crypto #Ethereum #Web3 #DeFi

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MetaMask is pulling its validators out of Lido. Here is exactly what is confirmed and what is not. 🔐

Confirmed: MetaMask Staking is dealing with a security incident in part of its infrastructure and is exiting its Ethereum validators from Lido as a precaution. MetaMask says there is no immediate threat to wallets. Exits finish by October 7, and Lido says the full cycle can take up to about 45 days. Lido says stETH holders need to take no action.

Not confirmed: what was compromised and how. Neither company has said.

One on-chain researcher found that 18 of 19 recent block rewards from affected validators went to an address funded through Tornado Cash. The amount was about 0.36 ETH, under $1,000.

This is the second major operator exit in about a year, after Kiln in 2025. Staking is only as strong as the operator behind the validator, so know who runs yours.

DYOR 🚀

#MetaMask #Lido #Staking #Ethereum
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🚨 MetaMask is removing validators from Lido after a security incident

The MetaMask wallet announced that it has withdrawn its private validators from the Lido protocol as a precautionary measure after detecting a security incident. MetaMask explained that it did not find an immediate threat to users' wallets, while Lido warned that the validators’ departure could result in the loss of rewards or penalties that may temporarily stop operations.

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📊 Impact: 📈 High
🏷️ DEFI

#MetaMask #Lido #Security #DeFi #Blockchain

📰 Source: cointelegraph.com