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In Derivatives, How Does Collateral Function Similarly to Staking?

In both derivatives trading and PoS staking, collateral (or margin) serves as a financial guarantee against default or malicious action. In derivatives, margin is posted to cover potential losses.

In PoS, staked assets are locked up to guarantee honest validation. Both mechanisms use a locked financial asset to enforce good behavior and secure a system against financial loss.

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