> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.theblockchainlibrary.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slashing

> A proof-of-stake penalty that removes part of a validator's stake for specified protocol violations or malicious behavior.

# 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](/generated/v2/glossary/delegator) — term
* [Proof of Stake](/generated/v2/books/proof-of-stake) — term
* [Validator](/generated/v2/glossary/validator) — term

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `glossary:slashing`