
Ethereum Bottleneck: 2.5 Million ETH Trapped as Validators Flood Exit Queue
Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake protocol is experiencing its sternest stress test to date. As of mid-September, more than 2.5 million ETH—worth approximately $11.25 billion—is locked in the validator exit queue, pushing wait times beyond 46 days, a record in Ethereum’s short staking history. This congestion traces back to September 9, when infrastructure