Let's talk about the two key roles in the Babylon ecosystem.
👷 Validators
🕵️ Finality providers
Both are essential, with distinctly different responsibilities.
Here’s a breakdown of their core functions 🧵↓
👷 Validators are like the "Cornerstone Builders" of Babylon Genesis.
They are responsible for:
✅ Proposing blocks
✅ Verifying transactions
✅ Building the blockchain block by block
Core mission: 🛠️ Ensure the chain continues to grow correctly.
🕵️ The finality provider is the "Inspector" in the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol.
They do not participate in block construction...
But are responsible for signing to confirm that the block structure is valid and locked.
Once they sign to confirm, that block achieves Bitcoin-level finality.
The ultimate providers do not use $BABY to secure the network.
They use staked Bitcoin.
Why is that?
Because Bitcoin is the safest asset on Earth.
In short:
👷 Validator = Ensures the correct growth of the chain
🕵️ Finality provider = Locks in confirmations
Both are essential and work together to ensure the security, scalability, and decentralization of Babylon Genesis.
Additionally, you do not need to transfer BTC to become a finality provider.
If you are continuously accumulating Bitcoin,
why not empower the development of the next generation of blockchain with them?
This is the mission of the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol.
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