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What Is ‘Slashing’ in a Proof-of-Stake System?

Penalty where a validator's staked crypto is taken away. Disincentivizes malicious acts like double-signing. Vital for PoS security.
Greeks.Live04.11.25

What Is ‘Slashing’ in a Proof-of-Stake System?

Slashing is a penalty mechanism in PoS where a validator's staked cryptocurrency is forcibly taken away (slashed) if they act maliciously or fail to perform their duties correctly. Malicious acts include double-signing blocks or attacking the network.

Slashing provides a strong economic disincentive against dishonest behavior, which is vital for the security and integrity of the PoS consensus.

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