Ethereum's staking exit queue has dropped to zero as the network experiences unprecedented transaction volumes. Last week, Ethereum processed a record 2,885,524 transactions, marking the highest daily count in its history. This surge in activity, which began in mid-December, has reversed a slowdown seen throughout 2025. Despite the increased usage, average transaction fees remain low, indicating the network's improved capacity to handle demand, aided by recent upgrades and layer-2 solutions. The empty exit queue suggests a stable staking environment, with no significant rush to either stake or withdraw ETH. Meanwhile, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed integrating distributed validator technology (DVT) into Ethereum's staking protocol to enhance resilience and simplify operations for large ETH holders. This proposal aims to replace complex external coordination with a protocol-level solution, allowing validators to operate across multiple machines.