Token holders in Dock ecosystem play an important role in securing the network by helping select the active set of validators and share in the emission rewards that are paid out. Being a staker does not require running a node of your own or worrying about online uptime. However, a good staker performs due diligence on the validators that they elect. When looking for validators to select, you should pay attention to their own commission as well as their risk of being slashed if the validator gets slashed.