What’s the Difference Between Proof-of-Stake Slashing and Penalties?

[nihalsari]

In PoS networks, slashing permanently burns a portion of a validator’s stake for malicious activity, while penalties temporarily reduce rewards for downtime or minor infractions. Understanding this distinction is key for validators managing risk and uptime.

[Abdul Khan]

Slashing punishes malicious validator behavior, while penalties discourage downtime or inefficiency.

[alex10]

Both systems are designed to maintain blockchain integrity and incentivize honest participation.