Validators are supposed to operate in a semi-custodial role, forming an implicit trust agreement with users of the network

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“Decentralization isn’t about standing by while people get hurt, It’s about the power to act together, without needing permission,” Matteo adds.

Validators on the Sui network are members of the SUI network partnership. When users interact with a blockchain — by transacting, paying for services, or relying on its security — they are entering into an implicit agreement with the network and its operators. Users inherently trust that the blockchain will protect their assets. That trust places a duty on validators and miners to maintain the network’s safety, which can be understood as a semi-custodial relationship.

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