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Can proposals override runaway validator behavior to cause mis‑slashing? Yes, a malicious governance proposal could be crafted to override or redefine "correct" validator behavior in a way that leads to mis-slashing. For instance, a proposal could alter the logic of the state transition function or modify the conditions for a valid signature. Validators, following the old rules in good faith, would suddenly be seen as malicious by the new rules, allowing an attacker to righteously slash them. This turns governance into a weapon to punish honest participants. This risk necessitates that governance control over core consensus logic is either extremely limited or protected by mechanisms that prevent instantaneous, retroactive changes to the definition of a slashable offense.

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