How Does the Risk of Slashing Influence a Staker's Capital Allocation Strategy? ▴ Learn

How Does the Risk of Slashing Influence a Staker’s Capital Allocation Strategy?

The risk of slashing introduces a critical risk management element to a staker's capital allocation. Stakers must weigh the potential staking rewards against the risk of losing their principal due to protocol failure or operational errors.

This encourages them to diversify their stake across multiple validators or use highly secure, professional staking services. The risk forces a conservative approach to asset deployment.

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