Ethereum Staking Delays Threaten DeFi as $10.5B Queue Grows

An Ethereum validator exit queue has surged past the $10.5 billion mark, with delays exceeding 42 days. This unprecedented congestion is putting pressure on DeFi liquidity and the stability of liquid staking tokens (LSTs) like stETH. While some see this as a sign of healthy market activity, others fear it could trigger cascading effects throughout the ecosystem.