🧾 Slashing FAQs
❓ Slashing FAQ
Will my delegators lose their coins too?
Yes. Slashing penalties apply to the entire bonded stake — this includes both the validator’s own coins and the coins delegated by their delegators. That’s why it’s essential to choose validators with high transparency, excellent uptime, and a strong reputation for reliable operation.
How many missed blocks cause jailing?
The exact threshold depends on the network’s parameters. For example:
Missing 5% of blocks within a recent window of 10,000 blocks can trigger downtime slashing and jailing.
Can I rejoin after being jailed?
Yes, but only if the jailing was not due to double signing.
Fix the issue that caused the jailing (e.g., resolve downtime or configuration problems).
Ensure your validator account has sufficient funds to pay transaction fees.
Submit the unjail transaction to reactivate your validator.
What happens if a validator double signs?
Double signing is a severe offense that usually results in:
Permanent slashing of a significant portion of stake
Immediate and often permanent jailing
Loss of reputation and trust in the community
Double signing penalties cannot be reversed, so it is critical to prevent this behavior.
How can I protect myself as a delegator?
Always delegate to validators with a good track record and transparent operations.
Monitor validator performance regularly using explorers and alert systems.
Consider spreading your delegation across multiple validators to reduce risk.
Is there a way to recover slashed coins?
No, coins lost due to slashing are permanently removed from the validator and delegator stakes as part of the protocol’s security measures. This ensures malicious or negligent behavior is discouraged.
What tools can help monitor validator health?
Use blockchain explorers like QIE Explorer to check validator uptime and status.
Set up monitoring alerts for downtime, slashing events, and jailing to react quickly if problems occur.
Being informed about slashing helps you make smarter delegation choices and protect your investment in the QIE network.
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