⬆️ Since Q3 2025, Ethereum’s validator dynamics have remained under sustained pressure — with around 2.2 million ETH waiting to exit (an average delay of roughly 38 days) and more than 1.2 million ETH in the entry queue (about 21 days to activate).

🎢 We've noticed the spike in the Ethereum validator exit queue has created significant operational challenges for stakers, potentially impacting liquidity, yield timing and overall experience due to extended waiting periods.

✨To assist stakers affected by these delays, we are launching a special initiative: clients who delegate their assets to HashKey Cloud’s validator nodes will receive a three-month fee waiver. This initiative aims to mitigate potential profit fluctuations during the exit queue delays and ensure a seamless and secure staking experience.

📧 For more information or to discuss how we can support your staking needs, please reach out to our team at bd@hashkey.cloud.

Our commitment to Client Asset Security

At HashKey Cloud, safeguarding our clients’ assets has always been our top priority. Since our founding in 2018, we have been a trusted leader in blockchain infrastructure, delivering secure and reliable staking solutions. Our unwavering commitment to security is reflected in our operational excellence and innovative practices, ensuring peace of mind for our clients. Here’s how we uphold this responsibility:

  1. Proven Expertise in Operations Since entering the Ethereum staking space in 2020, HashKey Cloud has managed $4 billion in assets under staking (AUS). Our impeccable track record of zero asset losses, achieved through our geo-distributed infrastructure, which guarantees 99.99% uptime, and meticulous operational oversight, demonstrates our dedication to operational reliability and client trust.
  2. Comprehensive Slashing Insurance To further enhance client protection, we partnered with OneInfinity by OneDegree, Asia’s leading licensed digital asset insurer, in August 2025. This collaboration provides slashing insurance for cryptocurrency investors, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATs), mitigating risks from validator downtime, operational errors, or penalties.
  3. ETF Staking In 2025, we offered ETF Staking Pro, a tailored solution for Ethereum ETF staking, to support the launch of the ETF, which is compliant with Hong Kong SFC regulations. We proudly support staking services for the MicroBit Ethereum Spot ETF (Stock Code: 3425.HK) and the Bosera HashKey Virtual Asset Ether ETF (Stock Codes: 3009.HK/9009.HK), delivering opportunities for institutional and retail investors alike.
  4. Real-Time Transparency and Control Our advanced API and intuitive dashboard provide stakers with real-time visibility into their assets and staking progress. This robust monitoring system minimizes downtime, prevents errors, and empowers clients with full control over their investments.

Note:

Staking* refers to node validation/infrastructure services and does not constitute an investment or financial product.

Disclaimer:

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This material is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute, nor should be interpreted as, any form of solicitation, offer or recommendation of any product or service. It does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice. In no event should any news release be considered as recommendation of a particular type of digital asset.