EigenLayer, the Ethereum restaking protocol, is launching its long-awaited 'slashing' feature to enhance accountability among operators and address security concerns. Slashing penalizes operators who act maliciously, thereby bolstering the protocol's proof-of-stake security. Since its launch nearly a year ago, EigenLayer has secured over $7 billion in restaked assets across 39 actively validated services. The new slashing system aims to mitigate risks associated with pooled staking by limiting operators' exposure to malicious activities on a given service. Operators can lose a portion of their stake if deemed malicious, maintaining incentive alignment. The slashing feature is set to roll out on April 17, but AVS teams must opt-in before its implementation can occur in applications. EigenLayer founder Sreeram Kannan emphasized that the redesign addresses initial concerns about unsafe leverage, ensuring that one bad actor does not compromise the entire network. This move solidifies EigenLayer’s position as a leader in the decentralized finance ecosystem.

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