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Primary Chain Stake

Definition ∞ Primary chain stake refers to the total amount of a blockchain’s native cryptocurrency locked by validators on the main or foundational network in a proof-of-stake system. This staked capital secures the network by incentivizing honest behavior and penalizing malicious actions. A larger primary chain stake generally indicates greater network security.
Context ∞ This metric is a key indicator of the security and decentralization of proof-of-stake blockchains, frequently discussed in network health reports. News articles often analyze changes in primary chain stake as a measure of validator confidence and network participation. Its size and distribution are critical for assessing a blockchain’s resistance to attacks.

A striking blue, spiky, crystalline structure dominates the frame, vertically bisected into two distinct halves. This visual metaphor illustrates a modular blockchain architecture, where sharding divides the decentralized network into smaller, manageable segments. Each half represents a shard chain, processing transaction throughput independently to enhance scalability solutions. The intricate, sharp forms symbolize the complex consensus mechanism and data integrity required for validator nodes to maintain the distributed ledger. This design optimizes network efficiency and data availability within a Layer 2 solution framework.

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Provably Secure Tethering of Blockchains with Primary Chain Stake

Aegis introduces a provably safe and live protocol for securing expansion chains with primary-chain stake, resolving security challenges posed by dynamic validator withdrawals.