Staking

Secure the network. Earn rewards.

Validators and delegators stake BLINK to secure the mesh, enforce compliance, and earn transaction fees plus staking rewards.

Staking economics

The numbers behind the rewards.

Validator economics align security, compliance, and long-term network growth.

100,000 BLINK

Minimum validator stake

The minimum stake required to run a validator node on the network.

~12%

Initial annual yield

Starting yield for validators and delegators. Decreases as the network matures.

Earn a share

Delegation supported

Holders can delegate to validators and earn a portion of fees and rewards.

For violations

Slashing

Validators who violate compliance rules or double-sign are penalized.

How to stake

Four steps to earning rewards.

From acquiring BLINK to receiving your first reward distribution.

Step 1

Acquire BLINK

Get BLINK through public markets, grants, or participation in the ecosystem.

Step 2

Choose your path

Decide whether to run a validator node or delegate your stake to one.

Step 3

Stake BLINK

Lock your BLINK in the staking contract. Delegation has no minimum.

Step 4

Earn rewards

Receive transaction fees and staking rewards proportional to your stake.

Validator Requirements

What it takes to validate.

Running a validator requires more than just tokens. BLINK validators must meet technical, compliance, and financial standards.

Technical

Run a validator node with reliable hardware, uptime, and network connectivity.

Compliance

Pass identity attestation and jurisdictional verification to become a compliant validator.

Financial

Hold and lock the minimum validator stake of 100,000 BLINK.

Delegation Guide

Delegate without running a node.

Not everyone wants to run infrastructure. Delegation lets you earn rewards while validators handle the technical work.

Choose validators based on uptime and compliance history
Delegate any amount — no minimum required
Earn a share of fees and staking rewards
Retain ownership of your tokens at all times
Share slashing risk if your validator misbehaves
Rewards calculator

Estimate your staking rewards.

A simple projection based on stake amount, yield, and duration. Actual rewards vary with network usage.

Annual reward
12,000 BLINK
Total reward
12,000 BLINK
Total value
112,000 BLINK
Slashing

Rules keep the network safe.

Validators who break protocol or compliance rules face slashing. This protects delegators and the network.

Double-signing

Signing conflicting blocks at the same height results in significant stake slashing.

Compliance violations

Skipping compliance checks or attesting to non-compliant transactions triggers penalties.

Extended downtime

Prolonged unavailability reduces rewards and can lead to ejection from the active set.

Ready to run a validator?

Join the validator set and help secure the regulated economy.