Penalty mechanism in proof-of-stake networks where validators lose part of their staked tokens for misbehavior — double-signing, going offline for extended periods, or specific protocol violations. Slashing makes attacks economically irrational and incentivises validator uptime. Slashing rates are typically small (0.5–5% of stake) but can compound for repeated offenses.
Slashing
Penalty mechanism in proof-of-stake networks where validators lose part of their staked tokens for misbehavior — double-signing, going offline for extended periods, or specific protocol violations. Slashing makes attacks economically irrational and incentivises validator uptime. Slashing rates are typically small (0.5–5% of stake) but can compound for repeated offenses.
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