On Wednesday, Ethereum experienced a notable slashing event affecting 39 validators. These slashes were related to operational issues from staking providers, not a protocol compromise.
This incident marks one of the largest slashing events since Ethereum’s migration to proof-of-stake. Less than 500 of over 1.2 million active validators have been slashed since 2020.
The event underscores the critical need for operator diligence in the Ethereum staking ecosystem, where even minor operational errors can lead to significant financial penalties.
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