Staking and protocol security

The economics that keep a proof-of-stake network safe.

Staking and protocol security

| Concept | Explanation | |---|---| | Staking ratio | Share of eligible tokens committed to network security. | | Validator concentration | Degree to which a small number of validators control consensus. | | Slashing risk | Potential loss for validator misconduct or failure. | | Unbonding period | Delay before staked tokens become transferable. | | Security budget | Economic resources supporting network defense. | | Attack cost | Estimated resources required to compromise the network. |

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