Validator Security

# Validator Security

Validators are responsible for maintaining network integrity.

Responsibilities

• Block proposal  
• Transaction validation  
• Signature verification  
• State transition execution  

Slashing & Misbehavior

Malicious or faulty validators may face penalties depending on network governance rules.

Operational Best Practices

• Secure private keys  
• Use hardware security modules  
• Monitor uptime  
• Maintain node redundancy