New page for offenses and slashes

docs/build/build-client-side.md

@@ -82,8 +82,8 @@ Oracle solutions range from centralized and trusted to decentralized and game-th
 centralized end of the spectrum, an oracle could be a single account that has the authority to
 dictate the real-world data on-chain. On the decentralized end, a
 [complex game of "chicken"](https://blog.ethereum.org/2014/03/28/schellingcoin-a-minimal-trust-universal-data-feed/)
-can be played among various staked actors who risk getting slashed if they don't submit the same
-data as everyone else.
+can be played among various staked actors who risk getting [slashed](../learn/learn-offenses.md) if
+they don't submit the same data as everyone else.
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore -->
 <Tabs groupId="clients" values={[ {label: 'Chainlink', value: 'chainlink'}, {label: 'Acurast', value: 'acurast'} ]}>

docs/general/faq.md

@@ -177,8 +177,8 @@ parachains that do. It's possible for parachains to enable smart contract functi
 benefit from the security and interoperability features of Polkadot. Additionally, existing smart
 contract chains can connect to Polkadot as a parachain, or via a bridge.
 
-So it's better to say that the Polkadot _ecosystem_ has smart contracts versus "Polkadot
-has smart contracts."
+So it's better to say that the Polkadot _ecosystem_ has smart contracts versus "Polkadot has smart
+contracts."
 
 ### How does the Polkadot Relay Chain connect to external chains in the ecosystem?
 
@@ -236,11 +236,11 @@ functionalities like staking and democracy. In exchange to the lost staking rewa
 DOTs, the parachain team may offer rewards to the contributor.
 
 The utility of crowdloaned DOT is to provide a lease for a parachain. The utility of staked DOT is
-to secure the network through a reward/slash mechanism. Allowing crowdloaned DOT to be staked
-results in complex consequences like applying a slash on crowdloaned DOT that was meant to be bonded
-for the entire lease period of a parachain. In a way, the inaccessibility of crowdloaned DOTs and
-the lack of staking rewards for the entire lease duration encourages the contributors to back
-projects that are valuable to the ecosystem.
+to secure the network through a reward/[slash](../learn/learn-offenses.md) mechanism. Allowing
+crowdloaned DOT to be staked results in complex consequences like applying a slash on crowdloaned
+DOT that was meant to be bonded for the entire lease period of a parachain. In a way, the
+inaccessibility of crowdloaned DOTs and the lack of staking rewards for the entire lease duration
+encourages the contributors to back projects that are valuable to the ecosystem.
 
 ## Governance
 

docs/general/glossary.md

@@ -405,8 +405,9 @@ the good behavior of the validator. Nominated Proof-of-Stake differs from the mo
 Delegated Proof-of-Stake in that nominators are subject to loss of stake if they nominate a bad
 validator; delegators are not subject to loss of stake based on the behavior of the validator. Note
 that some other blockchain technologies may use the term Delegated Proof-of-Stake, even if
-delegators can be slashed. {{ polkadot: Polkadot :polkadot }}{{ kusama: Kusama :kusama }} uses the
-Phragmén method to allocate stake to nominees.
+delegators can be [slashed](../learn/learn-offenses.md).
+{{ polkadot: Polkadot :polkadot }}{{ kusama: Kusama :kusama }} uses the Phragmén method to allocate
+stake to nominees.
 
 ## Nominator
 
@@ -462,9 +463,9 @@ A unique numeric (non-negative integer) identifier for a parachain.
 
 ## Parathread
 
-Historically, the term "parathread" has been used in two contexts: a substrate-based chain not yet parachain (i.e. not connected to
-a {{ polkadot: Polkadot :polkadot }}{{ kusama: Kusama :kusama }} core), or as an on-demand parachain
-(i.e. a parachain using on-demand coretime).
+Historically, the term "parathread" has been used in two contexts: a substrate-based chain not yet
+parachain (i.e. not connected to a {{ polkadot: Polkadot :polkadot }}{{ kusama: Kusama :kusama }}
+core), or as an on-demand parachain (i.e. a parachain using on-demand coretime).
 
 ## Parachain Registry
 
@@ -640,7 +641,7 @@ attacker would need to attack the entire
 ## Slashing
 
 The removal of a percentage of an account's DOT as a punishment for a validator acting maliciously
-or incompetently.
+or incompetently. For more information, see the [page about offenses](../learn/learn-offenses.md).
 
 ## Soft Fork
 

docs/general/grants.md

@@ -36,9 +36,10 @@ Web3 Foundation Grants website for comprehensive information.
 
 ### Polkadot Treasury
 
-The Polkadot Treasury is a pot of on-chain funds collected through transaction fees, slashing,
-staking inefficiencies, etc. The funds held in the treasury can be spent on spending proposals. Both
-Polkadot and Kusama offer everyone the opportunity to apply for funding via the treasury. See:
+The Polkadot Treasury is a pot of on-chain funds collected through transaction fees,
+[slashing](../learn/learn-offenses.md), staking inefficiencies, etc. The funds held in the treasury
+can be spent on spending proposals. Both Polkadot and Kusama offer everyone the opportunity to apply
+for funding via the treasury. See:
 
 - [Treasury Wiki](../learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury.md)
 - [Polkadot Treasury Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZykdp2cyQavcRyZd_dgNj5DcgxgZR6kAqGdcNARu1w)

docs/general/polkadotjs-ui.md

@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Staking menu you can access:
   all bags within the [**bags list**](../learn/learn-staking-advanced.md#bags-list). Here (if
   applicable), you can rebag accounts that do not belong to the bag you are in, and you can move
   your account in front of the account having less stake than you.
-- The **Slashes** tab showing if there are any global slashes.
+- The **Slashes** tab showing if there are any global [slashes](../learn/learn-offenses.md).
 - The **Validator stats** tab showing statistics for a chosen validator.
 
 ### Settings

docs/general/web3-and-polkadot.md

@@ -83,8 +83,7 @@ the chain. Although it can be possible to add an invalid block (a block with inv
 or censor certain transactions, if the blockchain network is not sufficiently decentralized. In
 decentralized proof-of-stake blockchains like
 {{ polkadot: Polkadot :polkadot }}{{ kusama: Kusama :kusama }} such attacks are financially
-expensive, and attempting to do it can get you
-[slashed](../learn/learn-staking-advanced.md#slashing).
+expensive, and attempting to do it can get you [slashed](../learn/learn-offenses.md).
 
 So, with blockchain as a means of storing data and transactions permanently without an option to
 modify them, we can ensure what we cryptographically sign with our digital identity is set in stone

docs/learn/archive/learn-treasury.md

@@ -13,8 +13,9 @@ import MessageBox from "../../../components/MessageBox"; import
 <MessageBox message="The content on this page is archived. For up-to-date information about treasury, see the
 [Polkadot OpenGov Treasury page](../../learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury.md)." />
 
-The Treasury is a pot of funds collected through a portion of block production rewards, transaction
-fees, slashing, [staking inefficiencies](../learn-staking.md#inflation), etc.
+The Treasury is a pot of funds collected through a portion of block production rewards,
+[transaction fees](../learn-transaction-fees.md), [slashing](../learn-offenses.md),
+[staking inefficiencies](../learn-staking.md#inflation), etc.
 
 The Treasury funds are held in a [system account](../learn-account-advanced.md#system-accounts) not
 accessible by anyone; only the system internal logic can access it. Funds can be spent by making a

docs/learn/learn-DOT.md

@@ -85,10 +85,10 @@ DOT will be used to facilitate the consensus mechanism that underpins Polkadot.
 function and allow for valid transactions to be carried out across parachains, Polkadot will rely on
 holders of DOT to play active roles. Participants will put their DOT at risk (via staking) to
 perform these functions. The staking of DOT acts as a disincentive for malicious participants who
-will be punished by the network by getting their DOT slashed. The DOT required to participate in the
-network will vary depending on the activity that is being performed, the duration the DOT will be
-staked for, and the total number of DOT staked. For more information about staking on Polkadot visit
-[the dedicated staking page](./learn-staking.md).
+will be punished by the network by getting their DOT [slashed](./learn-offenses.md). The DOT
+required to participate in the network will vary depending on the activity that is being performed,
+the duration the DOT will be staked for, and the total number of DOT staked. For more information
+about staking on Polkadot visit [the dedicated staking page](./learn-staking.md).
 
 ### DOT for Parachain Slot Acquisition
 

docs/learn/learn-comparison-rollups.md

@@ -131,8 +131,8 @@ is interactive, unlike ZK rollups, which are non-interactive. Additionally, unli
 are no difficulties in creating parachains with Turing-complete logic. Each parachain is also a
 full-fledged state machine (usually in the form of a blockchain). Similarly to optimistic rollups,
 the Parachain Protocol also has cases where disputes and resolutions of potentially harmful para
-blocks (blocks representing the parachain) can take place, in which case validators are slashed if a
-bad parablock is found.
+blocks (blocks representing the parachain) can take place, in which case the validators that vouched for that parablock are
+[slashed](./learn-offenses.md) if it is found to be bad.
 
 **Benefits:**
 

docs/learn/learn-comparisons-avalanche.md

@@ -121,12 +121,12 @@ algorithm to make decisions about which edges to keep and which to not.
 
 ## Staking Mechanics
 
-Avalanche uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake mechanism without any slashing. The barrier to entry for
-staking as a full node validator is 2500 AVAX, and 25 AVAX to become a delegator. With a minimum
-stake period being two weeks and a maximum period being a year, for both validators and delegators.
-It is not clear from the Avalanche documentation what happens after a year, it is likely that
-validators will have to re-stake and start a new period. Validators acquire points for uptime and
-correctness of their work, and the remuneration of rewards depends on that.
+Avalanche uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake mechanism without any [slashing](./learn-offenses.md). The
+barrier to entry for staking as a full node validator is 2500 AVAX, and 25 AVAX to become a
+delegator. With a minimum stake period being two weeks and a maximum period being a year, for both
+validators and delegators. It is not clear from the Avalanche documentation what happens after a
+year, it is likely that validators will have to re-stake and start a new period. Validators acquire
+points for uptime and correctness of their work, and the remuneration of rewards depends on that.
 
 In Polkadot the minimum stake needed to be a validator is variable, same for being a nominator. The
 true minimum need to be competitive enough to be included in the active set for validators, or

docs/learn/learn-cryptography.md

@@ -84,8 +84,8 @@ Since the stash key is kept offline, it must be set to have its funds bonded to
 proxy. For non-spending actions, the staking proxy has the funds of the stash behind it. For
 example, in nominating, staking, or voting, the proxy can indicate its preference with the weight of
 the stash. It will never be able to actually move or claim the funds in the stash key. However, if
-someone does obtain your proxy key, they could use it for slashable behavior, so you should still
-protect it and change it regularly.
+someone does obtain your proxy key, they could use it for [slashable behavior](./learn-offenses.md),
+so you should still protect it and change it regularly.
 
 ### Session Keys
 

docs/learn/learn-guides-identity.md

@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ guidelines about clearing identities.
 **Clearing:** Users can clear their identity information and have their deposit returned. Clearing
 an identity also clears all sub accounts and returns their deposits.
 
-**Killing:** The Council can kill an identity that it deems erroneous. This results in a slash of
+**Killing:** It is is possible to kill an identity that deems erroneous. This results in a slash of
 the deposit.
 
 ## Setting Sub-Identities

docs/learn/learn-guides-nominator.md

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ their identities, the amount of KSM that are staking for them, amount that is th
 stake, how much they charge in commission, the era points they've earned in the current era, and the
 last block number that they produced. If you click on the chart button it will take you to the
 "Validator Stats" page for that validator that shows you more detailed and historical information
-about the validator's stake, rewards and slashes.
+about the validator's stake, rewards and [slashes](./learn-offenses.md).
 
 The "Account actions" subsection ([link](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/#/staking/actions)) allows you
 to stake and nominate.
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ queue for a very long time if they never get enough backing.
 
 The "Validator Stats" subsection ([link](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/#/staking/query)) allows you
 to query a validator's stash address and see historical charts on era points, elected stake,
-rewards, and slashes.
+rewards, and [slashes](./learn-offenses.md).
 
 Pick "Account actions" underneath "Network" > "Staking", then click the "+ Nominator" button.
 
@@ -96,10 +96,9 @@ Read the support article about
 :::
 
 You are now bonded. Being bonded means your tokens are locked and could be
-[slashed](./learn-staking.md#slashing) if the validators you nominate misbehave. All bonded funds
-can now be distributed to up to {{ polkadot: 16 :polkadot }} {{ kusama: 24 :kusama }} validators. Be
-careful about the validators you choose since you will be slashed if your validator commits an
-offence.
+[slashed](./learn-offenses.md) if the validators you nominate misbehave. All bonded funds can now be
+distributed to up to {{ polkadot: 16 :polkadot }} {{ kusama: 24 :kusama }} validators. Be careful
+about the validators you choose since you will be slashed if your validator commits an offence.
 
 Click on "Nominate" on an account you've bonded and you will be presented with another popup asking
 you to select some validators.

docs/learn/learn-guides-staking-pools.md

@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ A pool can be pushed into the “destroying” state via one of:
   specific ID of the pool and `state` is the pool's state that must be set to "destroying". Other
   possible states are "open" and "blocked".
 - Any account can set the pool to destroying if over 90% of the pool's active bonded balance has
-  been slashed.
+  been [slashed](./learn-offenses.md).
 
 When a pool is in ‘destroying’ state, `unbond` and `withdrawUnbonded` become permissionless, so
 anyone can help all the members exit.

docs/learn/learn-nomination-pools.md

@@ -289,12 +289,12 @@ of nomination pools. The cycle includes creation, upkeep and destruction.
 
 ## Nomination Pools - Slashing
 
-Suppose the staking system slashes a pool’s underlying nomination account. In that case, the slash
-is distributed evenly across the bonded pool, and the unbonding pools from slash era+1 through the
-slash apply era. Thus, any member who either a) was unbonding or b) was actively bonded in the
-aforementioned range of eras will be affected by the slash. In other words, a member who may have
-been actively bonded during the offence is slashed pro rata based on its stake relative to the total
-slash amount.
+Suppose the staking system [slashes](./learn-offenses.md) a pool’s underlying nomination account. In
+that case, the slash is distributed evenly across the bonded pool, and the unbonding pools from
+slash era+1 through the slash apply era. Thus, any member who either a) was unbonding or b) was
+actively bonded in the aforementioned range of eras will be affected by the slash. In other words, a
+member who may have been actively bonded during the offence is slashed pro rata based on its stake
+relative to the total slash amount.
 
 Unbonding pools need to be slashed to ensure all nominators who were in the bonded pool while it was
 backing a validator that committed an offense are punished. Without these measures a nominator could
@@ -311,7 +311,8 @@ Nominating is the action of choosing validators. It does not simply involve bond
 Nominating is an active task, which implies that you regularly monitor that your stake is backing an
 active validator in all the eras and check if you are receiving your staking rewards. More
 importantly, ensure that the validators you chose always act in the best interests of the network
-protocol and have less chance of getting slashed. To nominate, you need a minimum of
+protocol and have less chance of getting [slashed](./learn-offenses.md). To nominate, you need a
+minimum of
 {{ polkadot: <RPC network="polkadot" path="query.staking.minNominatorBond" defaultValue={100000000000} filter="humanReadable"/> :polkadot }}{{ kusama: <RPC network="kusama" path="query.staking.minNominatorBond" defaultValue={100000000000} filter="humanReadable"/> :kusama }},
 and to receive rewards, you need at least a balance greater than the minimum active bond. If the
 validator misbehaves, It is worth noting that your stake is subject to slashing, irrespective of

docs/learn/learn-nominator.md

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ take a slightly more passive role. Being a nominator does not require running a
 worrying about online uptime. However, a good nominator performs due diligence on the validators
 that they elect. When looking for validators to nominate, a nominator should pay attention to their
 own reward percentage for nominating a specific validator - as well as the risk that they bear of
-being [slashed](./learn-staking.md#slashing) if the validator gets slashed.
+being [slashed](./learn-offenses.md) if the validator gets slashed.
 
 ## Why Nominate?
 
@@ -249,11 +249,12 @@ example, `ZUG CAPITAL/07` is one of the numerous validators belonging to the ope
 
 :::warning Single Operators with Multiple Validators
 
-Recall that slashing is an additive function; the more validators equivocating in a given session,
-the harsher the penalties. Since validators that are controlled by a single operator are more at
-risk of a "synchronized" failure, nominating them implies a greater risk of having a large slash of
-your nominated funds. Generally, it is safer to nominate validators whose behavior is independent of
-others in many ways (different hardware, geographic location, owner, etc.).
+Recall that [slashing](./learn-offenses.md) is an additive function; the more validators
+equivocating in a given session, the harsher the penalties. Since validators that are controlled by
+a single operator are more at risk of a "synchronized" failure, nominating them implies a greater
+risk of having a large slash of your nominated funds. Generally, it is safer to nominate validators
+whose behavior is independent of others in many ways (different hardware, geographic location,
+owner, etc.).
 
 :::