# MULTICHAIN VALIDATOR STAKING

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### MULTICHAIN VALIDATOR STAKING

Multichain Validator Staking allows ENGLABS blockchains to tap into native security mechanisms of each chain where transactions occur instead of relying on off-chain or secondary chain centralized staking. Staking happens on the chains where validation of transactions/information is required.