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Consensus

Plain-language definitions of 41 terms used in our coverage.

5 entries

C

Consensus Mechanism The rules that let a network agree on one version of the ledger. Consensus

P

Proof of Stake Consensus secured by validators who put tokens at risk. Consensus

S

Slashing A penalty that destroys part of a misbehaving validator’s stake. Consensus
Staking Locking tokens to help secure a network in exchange for rewards. Consensus

V

Validator A proof-of-stake participant that proposes and confirms blocks. Consensus