Slashing
A proof-of-stake penalty that removes part of a validator’s stake for specified protocol violations or malicious behavior.Definition
A proof-of-stake penalty that removes part of a validator’s stake for specified protocol violations or malicious behavior.Why it matters
Staking concepts connect token incentives with validator participation and network security.Related knowledge
- Delegator — term
- Proof of Stake — term
- Validator — term
Canonical knowledge ID:
glossary:slashing