# Node Staking and Slash Mechanism To ensure the security of the 2PM.Network, a robust Node Staking and Slash Mechanism has been implemented. Before joining any subnet, nodes are required to stake a certain amount in the subnet’s corresponding blockchain via a staking contract. This stake can be in the form of $2PM tokens or the native cryptocurrency of the corresponding blockchain. 2PM.Network utilizes technologies from Eigenlayer/Mind Network to facilitate an [Actively Validated Service](https://docs.eigenlayer.xyz/eigenlayer/avs-guides/avs-developer-guide). This service enables off-chain validator node operators to run a verification client provided by 2PM.Network. This client is used to validate on-chain proofs, such as zero-knowledge proofs and commitments. Should any discrepancies or issues be detected during verification, the validator nodes have the ability to submit proof to the staking contract and initiate a "slash" action against the stake of the node at fault. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.2pm.network/security-and-verification/node-staking-and-slash-mechanism.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.