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# Security and Penalty Mechanisms

* **Slashing and Penalty Protocols**: The MTT Validator Protocol incorporates Cosmos SDK’s built-in **slashing** mechanisms to penalize malicious or negligent validators. Validators who act dishonestly, double-sign, or fail to maintain proper uptime will face penalties such as token slashing and temporary jailings, ensuring that only reliable validators can participate in securing the network.
* **Customizable Security Parameters**: The protocol allows MTT Network to define security parameters tailored to the specific needs of the ecosystem, leveraging Cosmos SDK’s flexibility to set validator behavior thresholds and penalty rates.