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How much multiplier is needed to offset reputational costs after slashing?
The multiplier needed to offset reputational cost is substantial and often overlooked. A slashing event inflicts a lasting reputational scar on an operator, reducing their future earning potential as delegators may withdraw stake. To compensate for this, the reward multiplier must cover not just the immediate financial loss but also the Net Present Value (NPV) of lost future income. If an operator expects to earn $100,000 annually from staking for the next 5 years, a slashing event that destroys their reputation could wipe out this future income stream, an NPV of perhaps $400,000. The reward multiplier must include a premium that, over time, builds a "reputational capital reserve" equal to this potential loss. This could easily double the required multiplier compared to a model that only considers the immediate slashing penalty, as it price
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