Mars Finance reports that the TON validator channel has announced the implementation of a penalty system for validators, effective September 9th.

The TON network analyzes the number of blocks a validator should have processed within a specific time frame against the actual number processed, using the checkloadall command within the lite-client tool. If a validator processes fewer blocks than 90% of the expected amount, it is considered underperforming and subject to penalties.

The fine is fixed at 101 TON, roughly equivalent to the validator's revenue per round. The penalty will be distributed among other validators, minus network fees and a small reward (approximately 8 TON) for the person who initiated the complaint.

This move by the TON network aims to address the network outages experienced in August due to a surge in DOGS transactions.