MetaMask, the popular software cryptocurrency wallet, has announced an ongoing security incident affecting part of its infrastructure. The company is working diligently with external partners and security advisors to resolve the issue. Currently, there is no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets, providing some reassurance to users.

In response to the incident, MetaMask has taken precautionary actions by initiating the exit of affected Ethereum validators within its non-custodial staking operations. This decision is being made in coordination with its clients and partners to ensure the safety of assets. MetaMask emphasized that their staking operations are non-custodial, meaning they do not manage withdrawal keys for stakes on behalf of their clients.

Lido, a decentralized liquid staking platform for Ethereum, has confirmed that MetaMask is taking steps to safeguard client assets associated with its Ethereum validators. These measures involve exiting Ethereum validators in the Lido protocol, which could result in foregone rewards and potential downtime penalties if validators are taken offline to mitigate risks of network penalties.

The process of exiting the relevant validators has begun, with the expectation that the final validators will have exited by the end of October 7, 2026. The situation is still developing, and further details will be shared as they become available.