Context Insurance is one of the oldest financial tools in history, but has seen only limited adoption in the crypto ecosystem. Notable examples include Nexus Mutual and Chainproof. We are now entering a phase where traditional finance is increasingly moving onchain. At the same time, more sophisticated infrastructure is enabling

By extending the concept of shared security beyond traditional proof-of-stake consensus, Symbiotic creates a flexible coordination layer where staked assets can underwrite a wide range of use cases.

Abstract This research in collaboration with TokenSight explores how networks can estimate the amount of stake (or collateral) required to operate securely under Proof-of-Stake or restaking-based models. It introduces a framework for calculating “target stake” based on variables such as total value at risk, attack profitability, validator behavior, and slashing

Slashing is ultimately a powerful deterrent that rarely needs to be invoked. This analysis examines real-world slashing data across Ethereum, Cosmos, and Polkadot, revealing how uncommon these events are and why this security feature works so effectively despite its infrequent use.

Shared security resolves crypto fragmentation through the abstraction of collateral from underlying security functions, improving capital efficiency and alignment.