- potential issue in proof of stake consensus mechanisms
- where validators have little to no disincentive to sign multiple competing blocks
- since they don’t risk losing significant resources like in proof of work
- this can lead to validators supporting multiple forks in double signing attack
- undermining the integrity and security of the blockchain network
- to mitigate this, mechanisms like double sign protection are implemented
- to penalize validators who engage in such behavior
- ensuring they have a tangible stake in maintaining the network’s consensus
- and discouraging dishonest actions