Validator

Blockchain InfrastructureUpdated: October 15, 2025

Also known as: Block Validator, PoS Validator

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A participant in a Proof of Stake network responsible for verifying new blocks

A participant in a Proof of Stake network responsible for verifying new blocks.

Validators stake cryptocurrency as collateral and are selected to propose and validate blocks. They earn rewards for honest behavior and face penalties (slashing) for malicious actions or downtime.

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Proof of Stake (PoS)Node

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