Slashing

Automatic penalty that reduces funds from validators who act poorly on Proof of Stake blockchains.

What is it? - Dummies

It's a punishment that takes money away from you if you cheat or misbehave online.

What is it? - PRO

Slashing is a mechanism in PoS blockchains to punish validators who attempt to attack or violate rules, confiscating part of their stake as a deterrence and protection of the network.

Key points

  • It maintains security and honesty.
  • It penalizes double signing or inactivity.
  • It encourages good behavior.
  • Sales and disadvantages

  • Advantages:
    • It strengthens trust in the network.
    • It prevents internal attacks.
  • Disadvantages:
    • It may cause accidental losses.
    • It requires careful design to prevent abuse.
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