Double signing happens when a validator produces signatures for two different blocks at the same block height. This behavior directly threatens consensus and is treated as one of the most serious offenses on the network.
🚨 Consequences of Double Signing
When double signing is detected, strict penalties are enforced:
🔒 Severe trust damage
The validator’s credibility within the community is significantly harmed and difficult to recover.
💸 Stake reduction (Slashing)
A portion of the validator’s self-stake is permanently removed, and delegators bonded to that validator are also affected.
⚠️ Network security impact
Such behavior weakens confidence in the validator set and the overall reliability of the chain.
🛡️ Why This Rule Is Strict
Double signing undermines the core guarantees of blockchain consensus. To preserve safety and finality, Renergy Blockchain enforces strong deterrents to ensure validators operate with integrity.
Validators are expected to:
Run properly configured infrastructure
Avoid duplicate or mismanaged nodes using the same keys
Monitor systems closely to prevent accidental double signing
Maintaining these standards protects both the network and the delegators who trust validators with their stake.
