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Ethereum network bounces back as 60% validators go offline and first inactivity leak occurs

By James Van Straten at 2026-05-07 01:37

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The Ethereum network faced an unprecedented event on May 11 and 12, as over 60% of validators stopped performing their duties, causing 253 blocks to miss their proposal deadlines. Despite transactions still being processed, this marked the first occurrence of a mysterious "inactivity leak." But what exactly happened during this inactivity leak, and how did it affect the Ethereum network? Find out in the full Alpha article and learn about the surprising consequences... The post Ethereum network bounces back as 60% validators go offline and first inactivity leak occurs appeared first on CryptoSlate. Continue reading...

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