# Staking Content type: Topic Hub Related resources: - Delegator (Glossary Term): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/glossary/delegator - Jailing (Glossary Term): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/glossary/jailing - Slashing (Glossary Term): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/glossary/slashing - Staking Reward (Glossary Term): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/glossary/staking-reward - Unbonding Period (Glossary Term): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/glossary/unbonding-period
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Staking

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Key Glossary Terms

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Delegator

beginner

A token holder who assigns staking power to a validator while typically retaining ownership of the underlying assets.

Jailing

intermediate

The temporary suspension of a validator from active consensus duties after specified faults or downtime.

Slashing

intermediate

A proof-of-stake penalty that removes part of a validator's stake for specified protocol violations or malicious behavior.

Staking Reward

beginner

Protocol compensation distributed to validators or delegators for participating in network security and consensus.

Unbonding Period

intermediate

The waiting period between requesting withdrawal of staked assets and those assets becoming transferable.

Validator Churn

advanced

The rate at which validators enter or exit an active validator set.