Staking Mechanics

Gain a deep understanding of the staking mechanics in Polkadot, with a focus on how they impact validators. In this section, you'll explore key concepts such as offenses, slashing, and reward payouts, and learn how these mechanisms influence the behavior and performance of validators within the network. Understanding these elements is crucial for optimizing your validator's participation and ensuring alignment with Polkadot's governance and security protocols.

In This Section

Rewards Payout

Learn how validator rewards work on the network, including era points, payout distribution, running multiple validators, and nominator payments.

Offenses and Slashes

Learn about how Polkadot discourages validator misconduct via an offenses and slashing system, including details on offenses and their consequences.

Additional Resourcs

Learn About Nominated Proof of Staking

Take a deeper dive into the fundamentals of Polkadot's Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) consensus mechanism.

Dive Deep into Slashing Mechanisms

Read the Web3 Foundation's research article on slashing mechanisms for a comprehensive understanding of slashing, along with an in-depth examination of the offenses involved.

Review Validator Rewards Metrics

Check out Dune's Polkadot Staking Rewards dashboard for a detailed look at validator-specific metrics over time, such as daily staking rewards, nominators count, reward points, and more.