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MetaMask is responding to an ongoing security incident affecting part of its infrastructure. It says it has identified no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets and is working with external partners and security advisers to address the issue.
Why it matters
The incident has prompted action in MetaMask's non-custodial staking operations. MetaMask says it does not manage withdrawal keys on behalf of clients, a distinction between its infrastructure and clients' control of staked assets.
Market impact
MetaMask is proactively exiting affected validators in coordination with clients and partners. The operational impact to watch is how those exits proceed as remediation continues; MetaMask has not identified an immediate wallet threat.
Source: [User update — MetaMask](https://metamask.io/news/user-update)
Frequently asked questions
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What part of MetaMask is affected by the incident?
MetaMask says the ongoing security incident affects part of its infrastructure.
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Has MetaMask identified a threat to wallets?
MetaMask says it has identified no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets.
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Why is MetaMask exiting validators?
MetaMask is proactively exiting affected validators as a precaution while it addresses the infrastructure incident.
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Does MetaMask control clients' staking withdrawal keys?
No. MetaMask says its staking operations are non-custodial and that it does not manage withdrawal keys on behalf of clients.
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Who is involved in the validator exits and remediation?
MetaMask says it is coordinating validator exits with clients and partners and working with external partners and security advisers to address the incident.
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