EigenLayer Launches Slashing Mechanism on Mainnet
EigenLayer Launches Slashing Mechanism on Mainnet
🗡️ Slashing Just Got Real
EigenLayer activates its slashing mechanism on mainnet April 17th, 2025, introducing accountability for crypto infrastructure. The update features:
- Opt-in system for operators running AVSs under defined rules
- Unique Stake Allocation to isolate slashing risk per service
- Operator Sets for specialized roles and customized terms
Key metrics:
- 270+ AVSs in development
- 80,000+ active stakers
- Integration with LayerZero and Infura
The system rewards meeting Service Level Agreements and penalizes underperformance, marking a significant step toward verifiable cloud infrastructure.
It's SLASHING SZN! 🗡️ Protocol-complete becomes reality on April 17th with the launch of Slashing on EigenLayer. Catch this conversation with @dabit3 and @nonfungible_nel to get the full scoop on how it works, why it matters, and how YOU can get involved. 🔗 Learn more:
🛠️ Calling all AVSs! Slashing hits mainnet April 17 Here are 3 things every AVS needs to know: ☑️ Set your own slashing conditions—reward good behavior, slash when commitments aren’t met. ☑️ Manage your Operators with precision using Operator Sets. ☑️ Bring transparency to
With slashing, EigenLayer becomes protocol-complete. Proof, accountability, and programmable trust in one stack. Slashing goes live TOMORROW! → April 17th ←
We slash to enforce accountability, by design, not emotion. It's built in. 🦾 ║\ ║▒\ ║▒▒\ ║░▒║ ║░▒║ ║░▒║ ║░▒║ ║░▒║ ║░▒║ ▓▓▓▓ [█▓] [█▓] [█▓] [█▓] Slashing goes mainnet TODAY, April 17th, 2025!
🚨 Attn. Operators! Slashing hits mainnet April 17 Here are 3 things every Operator needs to know: ☑️ You can’t be slashed unless you explicitly opt into Operator Sets created by AVSs. ☑️ You can designate a unique stake for each AVS you support. ☑️ You can align with AVSs
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