Validators
Become a Validator
Secure the network, earn rewards, and participate in the quantum-resistant future through Proof of Coherence consensus.
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Active Validators
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$QCH Staked
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APY
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Network Uptime
Requirements
100,000 $QCH
Minimum Stake
16+ cores
Hardware (CPU)
64GB+
Hardware (RAM)
2TB NVMe
Storage
1Gbps
Bandwidth
>95%
Uptime
Reward Structure
Base Rewards
Earn rewards for each block validated based on your coherence score.
Base Reward × Coherence Score × Quantum Multiplier
Quantum Bonuses
Additional rewards for processing high-security transactions.
+2% per security level above 10, +5% for migrations
Oracle Participation
Earn extra rewards by contributing to quantum threat assessments.
+3% for accurate oracle reports
How to Get Started
1
Meet Requirements
Ensure you have the minimum stake and hardware requirements.
2
Setup Node
Download and configure the QuanChain validator software.
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Stake $QCH
Stake your $QCH tokens to activate your validator.
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Start Validating
Begin producing blocks and earning rewards.
Slashing Conditions
Validators can be slashed for malicious behavior or poor performance:
- Double signing: 10% stake
- Downtime >5%: 1% stake
- False oracle reports: 5% stake
- Missed migrations: 2% stake