A penalty mechanism in PoS networks that destroys a portion of a validator's staked tokens for malicious behavior (double signing) or prolonged downtime. Slashing aligns validator incentives with network security.
A penalty mechanism in PoS networks that destroys a portion of a validator's staked tokens for malicious behavior (double signing) or prolonged downtime.
Slashing aligns validator incentives with network security.
This is a key building block of decentralized finance. Understanding it helps you navigate DeFi protocols safely, evaluate yield opportunities, and avoid common pitfalls.