# Validator Set Integra uses a delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus model operated by a curated validator set. Validators are identifiable entities that meet strict operational and compliance requirements, such as regulated infrastructure providers, institutional validators, and specialised node operators. Each validator must maintain a minimum self-stake, operate within defined performance and availability thresholds, and comply with ongoing monitoring and audit procedures. Validator responsibilities include block proposal, transaction ordering, and participation in consensus and governance. Misbehaviour such as double-signing, prolonged downtime, or protocol violations can lead to slashing of staked tokens and eventual removal from the active set. The validator admission process, slashing conditions, and governance rights are defined in the consensus and governance sections of this documentation. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://whitepaper.integralayer.com/core-native-dapps/validator-set.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.