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Stake-Based Designation

Definition

Stake-based designation is a mechanism in proof-of-stake blockchain systems where a participant’s influence or role is determined by the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and “stake” as collateral. This stake serves as a bond, incentivizing honest behavior and penalizing malicious actions through potential loss of the staked assets. It is used to select validators, delegates, or other network participants responsible for maintaining the ledger. This system aligns participant incentives with network security.