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Do economic models predict diminishing slashes as AVS matures? Yes, slashing is generally expected to decline over time as AVSs mature, similar to how Ethereum slashing events have become rarer. Economic models suggest that as validator incentives align, client implementations stabilize, and governance processes harden, the incidence of slashing should taper. Moreover, reputational and financial pressure on AVSs to maintain slash-resilient systems will increase. However, initial phases of growth—especially with high AVS diversity and liquid restaking—may show a temporary rise in slashing volatility before long-term convergence. Game-theoretic models also predict equilibrium behavior where rational validators optimize uptime and reduce risk-taking to avoid economic loss.

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