Validator Guide

1. Identity Registration (N105)

Validators register with Ed25519 keypairs. Identity is derived from public key and genesis hash, creating a cryptographic binding that prevents impersonation.

engine.register_validator_identity(peer_id, validator_id, public_key, voting_power);

2. Voting Process

Validators participate in three phases: Proposal, Prevote, and Precommit. Each vote is cryptographically signed and verified.

3. QC Formation

A Quorum Certificate requires >2/3 of voting power. With 4 validators and equal 100 VP each, quorum is 300/400.

QC_CHECK: approvals=3 power=300 total=400 quorum=true

4. Slashing Conditions

Validators are penalized for: Double voting, Equivocation, Extended downtime. Slashing evidence is stored on-chain via N110.4c.

5. Hardware Requirements