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