# Timeline for New MetaMask Validator Creation (Post-September Incident) **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [October 27, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922 "2026-10-27T11:28:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922/1 "2026-10-27T11:28:09Z")
Hello MetaMask Community, I am writing to kindly ask for an official update regarding the ability to create **new validators** through MetaMask Staking. ![Screenshot 2026-10-27 at 12-17-45 MetaMask Portfolioxcf](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/original/3X/e/7/e7f8393ee0439ba18ecfeff25067338ecee40530.png) I am simply trying to plan my own staking strategy and would be grateful for any clarity the team can provide on the roadmap for new validator activation. Thank you for your time and hard work. Best regards, c y r a x ---
**Author:** ![Oxsoltani](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/oxsoltani/32/37719_2.png) [@Oxsoltani](https://community.metamask.com/u/Oxsoltani)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922/2 "2026-10-27T11:51:56Z")
Hi, could you please try again later? There may be higher demand or a longer activation queue, which could be why you’re receiving this error. You can also check the validator selection guide for more info. [How to stake with validator staking | MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/trade/earn/stake/validator-staking/how-do-i-stake-with-validator-staking/) If you need any further assistance, you can always open a support ticket. > **[MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/)** > > MetaMask only offers customer service through this Help Center and our community forums. ---
**Author:** ![Oxsoltani](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/oxsoltani/32/37719_2.png) [@Oxsoltani](https://community.metamask.com/u/Oxsoltani)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922/3 "2026-10-27T11:54:43Z")
Also, in the screenshot you shared, the gas fee hasn’t been detected yet. Before confirming the signature, make sure you can see the gas fee. ---
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922/4 "2026-10-27T11:59:07Z")
I’ve been trying for a couple of weeks, the gas fees are deleted after I click the confirm button, but they are calculated regularly. I tried both from other browsers and from other computers. ---
**Author:** ![Oxsoltani](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/oxsoltani/32/37719_2.png) [@Oxsoltani](https://community.metamask.com/u/Oxsoltani)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922/5 "2026-10-27T12:04:51Z")
I’m sorry you’re having this issue! Could you please reach out to support by opening a ticket? Also, be careful of scammers and DMs. support will never DM you . > **[MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/)** > > MetaMask only offers customer service through this Help Center and our community forums. ---
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/timeline-for-new-metamask-validator-creation-post-september-incident/31922/6 "2026-10-27T12:05:33Z")
ok tnx, i’ll open a new ticket