Linea exits Yield Boost validators after MetaMask staking incident

Linea is exiting the affected validators supporting its Yield Boost vault as a precaution following the MetaMask Staking security incident. In an update posted on X, Linea said the funds and control of the staking vault itself are unaffected and that the impact is temporary.

• MetaMask began exiting affected Ethereum validators after a security incident diverted an estimated 0.36 ETH in block-production payments; the company said there was no immediate threat to user wallets.
• Linea's vault validators are part of the same non-custodial staking operations being wound down in coordination with partners and security advisors.
• Linea did not state a timeline for when the affected validators will finish exiting or when Yield Boost service resumes.