Slashing
Protocol
Penalty reducing stake for validator misbehavior or downtime.
Slashing penalizes misbehavior in proof of stake networks by cutting a validator’s stake. This encourages reliable operations and honest behavior.
Frequently asked questions
What triggers slashing?
Double signing, long downtime, or protocol violations depending on the chain.How can validators reduce risk?
Use redundant setups, monitoring, and alerting. Follow best practices from client teams.Do delegators get affected?
Yes. Slashing reduces stake, which can impact delegators proportionally. Diversify validators.