Ethereum
MetaMask Staking Exits Push Ethereum (ETH) Validator Count Down 7.7% in a Month
COINOTAG·October 14, 2026·1 min read
Ethereum's validator count fell 7.7% in a month, yet staked ETH rose to 43.7 million. Pectra consolidation and MetaMask staking exits reshaped the validator set, concentrating stake among fewer operators. Despite fewer validators, total staked ETH increased, signaling continued network participation.
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