The numbers behind the rewards.
Validator economics align security, compliance, and long-term network growth.
Minimum validator stake
The minimum stake required to run a validator node on the network.
Initial annual yield
Starting yield for validators and delegators. Decreases as the network matures.
Delegation supported
Holders can delegate to validators and earn a portion of fees and rewards.
Slashing
Validators who violate compliance rules or double-sign are penalized.
Four steps to earning rewards.
From acquiring BLINK to receiving your first reward distribution.
Acquire BLINK
Get BLINK through public markets, grants, or participation in the ecosystem.
Choose your path
Decide whether to run a validator node or delegate your stake to one.
Stake BLINK
Lock your BLINK in the staking contract. Delegation has no minimum.
Earn rewards
Receive transaction fees and staking rewards proportional to your stake.
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.
Delegate without running a node.
Not everyone wants to run infrastructure. Delegation lets you earn rewards while validators handle the technical work.
Estimate your staking rewards.
A simple projection based on stake amount, yield, and duration. Actual rewards vary with network usage.
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.