BECOME A VALIDATOR
Secure the VTT network and earn rewards.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum hardware and stake requirements to run a VTT validator node.
MINIMUM SELF-STAKE
100,000 VTT
CPU
4 cores
MEMORY
8 GB RAM
STORAGE
200 GB SSD
NETWORK
100 Mbps
SLASHING RULES
Validators are subject to slashing for misbehavior or extended downtime.
- //Uptime: >50% slot participation required. Downtime slashing: 0.1% of stake.
- //Double-signing: 5% of total stake slashed. No tolerance for equivocation.
REWARDS
Validators earn rewards for producing blocks and securing the network.
BLOCK REWARDS
80% to block producer
INFLATION TARGET
5% annual, adjusted by staking ratio
COMMISSION
Configurable (default 5%)
UNBONDING PERIOD
21 days
HOW TO START
Follow these steps to set up your validator and start earning rewards.
01Generate keypair
Create a new validator keypair using the CLI.
$ vtt-cli keygen
02Acquire 100,000+ VTT
Obtain the minimum required stake. Testnet validators can use the faucet.
03Run the validator node
Set up and run your validator node. See the GitHub README for detailed instructions.
04Stake via the DApp
Connect your wallet and stake your VTT to activate your validator.
RESOURCES
TESTNET NOTE
Testnet validators can use the faucet to get test VTT. No real funds are required to participate in the testnet.