diff --git a/specs/merge/validator.md b/specs/merge/validator.md
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--- a/specs/merge/validator.md
+++ b/specs/merge/validator.md
@@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ def get_payload(self: ExecutionEngine, payload_id: PayloadId) -> ExecutionPayloa
 
 All validator responsibilities remain unchanged other than those noted below. Namely, the transition block handling and the addition of `ExecutionPayload`.
 
+*Note*: A validator must not propose on or attest to a block that isn't deemed valid, i.e. hasn't yet passed the beacon chain state transition and execution validations. In future upgrades, an "execution Proof-of-Custody" will be integrated to prevent outsourcing of execution payload validations.
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 ### Block proposal
 
 #### Constructing the `BeaconBlockBody`