🧠 Best Practices to Avoid Slashing

Slashing penalties can lead to loss of coins for both validators and delegators. To protect your stake and help maintain a secure network, follow these best practices:

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1. Choose Reliable Validators

• Delegate to validators with a strong track record of uptime and good performance.

• Check validator histories on explorers to avoid those frequently jailed or penalized.

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2. Keep Validator Nodes Online and Updated (For Validators)

• Run validator nodes on reliable hardware with stable internet connections.

• Regularly update your node software to the latest stable versions to avoid configuration issues.

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3. Monitor Validator Status Regularly

• Use blockchain explorers and monitoring tools to keep an eye on your validator’s health and status.

• Set up alerts to be notified immediately of any downtime or slashing events.

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4. Maintain Minimum Self-Delegation (Validators)

• Ensure you keep the required minimum amount of your own coins staked to avoid being jailed for insufficient self-delegation.

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5. Act Quickly if Jailed

• If your validator gets jailed, submit the unjail transaction promptly after fixing the issue to minimize downtime and lost rewards.

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6. Stay Informed on Network Updates

• Follow official announcements and upgrade guides to remain compliant with protocol changes and avoid unintentional slashing due to outdated software.

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7. Delegate Responsibly (For Delegators)

• Diversify your delegation to multiple trustworthy validators to reduce risk.

• Regularly review validator performance and redelegate if needed.