Cryptocurrency Q&A
Why do validators get jailed?
Why do validators get jailed?
Lorenzo
Sun Mar 02 2025
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I'm trying to understand why validators in a blockchain network can get jailed. What are the reasons that can lead to a validator being jailed and what does this status imply for their operations and rewards?
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ShintoSanctuary
Tue Mar 04 2025
Validators play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of blockchain networks.
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KatanaGlory
Tue Mar 04 2025
When validators miss a significant number of blocks, such as 10,000 or more, they face severe consequences. These validators are jailed and subjected to a slashing penalty for downtime.
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HanjiArtistry
Mon Mar 03 2025
The Cosmos network implements a slashing penalty for validators who miss blocks. However, this penalty is relatively minor, amounting to just 0.01% of the tokens staked with the jailed validator.
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Alessandra
Mon Mar 03 2025
This penalty serves as a disciplinary measure rather than a significant financial loss. Despite its small size, it still serves as a reminder of the importance of validators' responsibilities in maintaining the network.
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Valentina
Mon Mar 03 2025
In addition to missing blocks, validators can also face slashing penalties for double signing blocks. This offense is considered more severe and results in a 5% slashing penalty.
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