I haven't done the math in a while, but the answer is that the benefit is so marginal that it is effectively zero.

First off, we're talking about 160 bytes of data.

Secondly, it's only used if a specific dispute resolution process gets triggered. And the incentives are in place to make sure the validators try their best to prevent it from triggering. So it's expected to happen extremely rare, possibly never.

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Thank you for taking the time to answer. Says a lot.

More importantly why do we need it? Where is there a deficiency that has been identified that needs remedy?