# Reputation Score Ranges

Reputation score ranging from **0 to 1000** is assigned to **Validating Nodes (VNs)**, which affects their rewards and their ability to participate in validation. All nodes start with a **base score** of **500** and can increase or decrease their score based on their performance.

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As seen in the **Reputation Table** bellow, the node's **reputation range** determines two critical factors: the **slashing tax** applied when withdrawing rewards and the potential **exclusion from validating**.

| Reputation Range | Slashing Tax | Exclusion from Validating |
| ---------------- | ------------ | ------------------------- |
| 800-1000         | 0-10%        | No Exclusion              |
| 600-799          | 10-20%       | 1-6 hours                 |
| 400-599          | 20-30%       | 6-24 hours                |
| 200-399          | 30-50%       | 1-7 days                  |
| 0-199            | 50-100%      | 7-14 days                 |

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### Reputation Calculation:

The **reputation score** is calculated as:

$$
Reputation = Base\ Score + (Success\ Points) - (Penalty\ Points) - (Inactivity \ Points)
$$

**Where:**

* **Base Score**: The starting score, which is **500** for all nodes.
* [**Success Points**](https://docs.yamata.io/yamata-nodes/reputation-gain-loss#vn-reputation-gain-behaviors): Earned from successful validations and challenges.
* [**Penalty Points**](https://docs.yamata.io/yamata-nodes/reputation-gain-loss#vn-reputation-loss-behaviors): Deducted for failed validations, invalid challenges, or misconduct.
* [**Inactivity Points**](https://docs.yamata.io/yamata-nodes/reputation-gain-loss#vn-reputation-loss-behaviors): Lost due to inactivity or extended downtime.

This system incentivizes good behavior while holding **VNs** accountable for failures or misconduct. The higher the reputation score, the lower the slashing and exclusion penalties, encouraging nodes to maintain their great reputation in the network.