Mezo Validators
When will the Mezo validator program launch?
End of Q3, we will open applications to close partners. The official program will be released in Q4.

What are the benefits of becoming a Mezo validator?
Validators play a critical role in securing the Mezo network. As an early validator, you'll earn rewards in the form of mats for contributing to network security and processing transactions.

What security measures and risk management practices are in place regarding slashing?
With our current system, there is no slashing because validators do not stake anything. Instead, governance can kick specific validators from the pool if they observe misbehavior.