Staking

Staking Requirements

Minimum Stake Requirements:

  • Active Validator: TBD ARI tokens

  • Standby Validator: TBD ARI tokens

  • Delegator: TBD ARI tokens (no maximum limit)

Validator Selection Process:

  1. Stake Weight: TBD% of selection criteria

  2. Performance History: TBD% of selection criteria

  3. Network Contribution: TBD% of selection criteria

  4. Geographic Distribution: TBD% of selection criteria

Slashing Conditions and Penalties

Slashing Events and Penalties:

Violation Type
Penalty
Detection Method
Appeal Process

Double Signing

-TBD% stake

Cryptographic proof

TBD-day appeal window

Invalid Block

-TBD% stake

Consensus verification

TBD-day appeal window

Extended Downtime

-TBD% stake

Heartbeat monitoring

TBD-day appeal window

VM Inconsistency

-TBD% stake

State verification

TBD-day appeal window

Malicious Bridge Activity

-TBD% stake

Fraud proof

TBD-day appeal window

Slashing Protection Measures:

  • Gradual Penalties: First offense receives TBD% penalty reduction

  • Insurance Pool: TBD% of validator rewards fund slashing insurance

  • Appeal Process: Democratic review by other validators

  • Rehabilitation: Validators can recover reputation through consistent performance

Stake Recovery Timeline:

  • Minor Violations: Immediate stake recovery after penalty

  • Major Violations: TBD-day recovery period with probationary status

  • Severe Violations: TBD-day recovery period with enhanced monitoring

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