EigenLayer releases ELIP-002 proposal: introducing a penalty mechanism

ChainCatcher message, EigenLayer has published its second EigenLayer Improvement Proposal (ELIP-002) on social media: Slashing Mechanism. This ELIP proposal introduces a slashing mechanism to the EigenLayer protocol to enhance cryptoeconomic commitments and provide tools for AVS (Active Verification Service) to innovate and reward high-quality service operators.

The slashing mechanism designed in the proposal integrates two new concepts proposed by Eigen Labs: Unique Stake and Operator Sets, allowing AVS to penalize operators for failing to meet commitments (such as computational errors or liveness issues).

Unique Stake ensures that each AVS has exclusive access to specific punishable stakes, reducing systemic risk. Operator Sets allow AVS to segment tasks and operators for better accountability and reward distribution.