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How do FP slash rates change with protocol updates? Protocol updates are a primary driver of volatility in false-positive (FP) slash rates, typically causing significant spikes. Each update, whether to the AVS core code, the underlying node client, or the EigenLayer platform itself, introduces new code paths and potential unforeseen interactions. Even well-audited updates can contain edge-case bugs that only manifest under specific mainnet conditions, leading to a cluster of FP events post-deployment. The rate usually follows a "bathtub curve": it spikes immediately after a release as new bugs are discovered, then declines rapidly as hotfixes are deployed, and eventually stabilizes at a new baseline—hopefully lower than before if the update included FP mitigations. This pattern necessitates that operators exercise extreme caution around upgrade periods, potentially delaying adoption of new versions until the ecosystem's stability is confirmed.

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