The act of participating in a Proof of StakeProof of Stake A consensus mechanism where validators are selected based on the number of tokens they hold and are willing to "stake" as collateral. network by locking up tokens as collateralCollateral Assets deposited as security to borrow other assets. Used to ensure that the borrower repays on time and avoids default. If the value of the collateral drops, the creditor may request additional collateral and sometimes issue a margin call. to validate transactions and secure the network.
