> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.jibchain.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.jibchain.net/advisories/proof-of-stake.md). # Proof of stake JBC Blockchain uses proof-of-stake to reach a consensus. For this, we need active participants—known as validators—to propose, verify, and vouch for the validity of blocks. In exchange, honest validators receive financial rewards. Importantly, as a validator you'll need to post JBC as collateral—in other words, have some funds at stake. The only way to become a validator is to make a one-way JBC transaction to the deposit contract on the Mainnet execution layer. The Beacon Chain (consensus layer) is used in parallel to keep track of all validator activity. * [x] I understand proof-of-stake and why validators are needed. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.jibchain.net/advisories/proof-of-stake.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.