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Can you lose ETH by staking?
Can you lose ETH by staking?
lucas_emma_entrepreneur
Tue Feb 11 2025
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I've heard about staking Ethereum as a way to earn passive income, but I'm concerned about the risks. Specifically, I want to know if there's a chance I could lose my ETH by staking it.
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SamuraiWarriorSoulful
Thu Feb 13 2025
Staking involves certain risks that validators need to be aware of.
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GwanghwamunGuardianAngel
Thu Feb 13 2025
One such risk is slashing, which can result in validators losing a portion of their staked ETH.
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DigitalDynastyQueen
Thu Feb 13 2025
Slashing occurs when validators are downtime or exhibit malicious behavior.
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BlockchainBaron
Wed Feb 12 2025
This penalty is imposed to ensure the integrity and security of the network.
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Alessandra
Wed Feb 12 2025
Another risk associated with staking is liquidity.
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