that is, the process by which network participants (validators) propose, verify, and prove new blocks on the blockchain, and the value of the staked assets contributes to the economic security of the network. Validator staking can serve as a financial incentive for participants to act in the best interests of the network. On the one hand, validators will be rewarded with ETH if they perform their duties honestly, or risk being penalized or staking cut for malicious behavior.