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In What Way Is a “Slashing” Penalty Similar to the Margin Call Risk in Derivatives Trading?

Both slashing and a margin call represent a forced liquidation or penalty due to a failure to meet required collateral or behavioral standards. A margin call in derivatives occurs when the collateral (margin) falls below a maintenance level, forcing the trader to add funds or be liquidated.

Slashing is a forced liquidation (burning) of staked ETH due to a violation of network rules. Both mechanisms protect the broader system (the derivatives exchange or the blockchain) from a user's failure.

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