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# Rewards and Slashing Mechanism

## **Rewards and Slashing Mechanism**

* **Incentive Structure:** Validators earn rewards based on accuracy and uptime, encouraging reliable performance.
* **Slashing and Jailing:** Validators providing false or delayed data face penalties, including slashing staked assets and temporary jailing from the network.