Validator strategies are the operational approaches used by network participants responsible for securing a blockchain. These methods include decisions regarding hardware setup, software configuration, staking pool participation, and fee management to optimize returns and network performance. Validators also consider factors such as censorship resistance, transaction inclusion policies, and potential maximal extractable value (MEV) opportunities. Their choices directly influence the security, decentralization, and efficiency of proof-of-stake networks.
Context
The development of sophisticated validator strategies is a significant area within proof-of-stake ecosystems, particularly concerning economic incentives and network health. Debates often revolve around the centralization risks posed by large staking pools or dominant MEV operators. Efforts to diversify validator participation and promote equitable reward distribution are current topics of discussion and protocol adjustment.
This research unifies distributed systems and game theory to expose how rational validator incentives compromise Ethereum Proof-of-Stake safety and liveness, paving the way for resilient protocol design.
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