Staking
/ˈsteɪkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of pledging funds or assets as security or collateral in various legal and financial arrangements, often used in blockchain and investment contexts.
The user increased their staking amount to participate in the network's consensus process.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether staking implies a security interest or a conditional transfer to avoid ambiguity, especially in emerging blockchain-related contracts.
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