How Does the Cost of Attack Relate to the Market Capitalization of the Native Token?

The cost of attack is closely related to the native token's market capitalization, especially in Proof-of-Stake (PoS) systems. In PoS, the cost is the capital required to acquire 51 percent of the staked tokens, which is a fraction of the total market cap.

For Proof-of-Work (PoW), the cost of hardware and electricity is often benchmarked against the token's value. A higher market cap generally implies a higher cost of attack, increasing security.