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Validator Delegation Program
The Silicon Valley Digital Development Foundation’s Validator Delegation Program helps developers and teams that consistently contribute to the BTBChain ecosystem become validators who secure the network.
About the program
Helping ecosystem contributors secure the network
These developers and teams have contributed to BTBChain over time and understand the network’s real needs, making them well placed to operate validator nodes. They share the foundation’s goals: a more decentralized, reliable and performant BTBChain.
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Help more validators secure stake independently of the foundation
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Maintain a sufficiently large and representative testnet
Program support
Supporting sustained validator participation
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Testnet participation
Participants must keep their testnet nodes running at an acceptable performance level.
Performance requirementMeet the criteria in at least 5 of the last 10 epochs to qualify for mainnet support and delegation.
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Voting cost subsidy
The foundation subsidizes validators’ voting costs on mainnet.
Performance requirementMeet the current stake-matching threshold.
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Stake matching
The foundation matches a proportion of the stake validators attract from outside the foundation.
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Residual delegation
The foundation delegates the remaining stake needed to reach the target stake amount.
Performance requirementMeet the residual-delegation threshold and the required average block-production performance over 5 consecutive epochs.
Participation process
From application to ongoing participation
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Create identity keys
Generate validator identity keys for testnet and mainnet.
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Submit an application
Apply to the Validator Delegation Program.
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Review and notification
The foundation reviews the application and notifies you of the result.
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Run a testnet node
Start your testnet validator and begin voting.
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Join the delegation queue
Enter the testnet delegation queue in registration order.
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Build a performance record
Begin producing blocks and maintain a performance record.
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Receive reward stake
Receive reward stake based on testnet performance.
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Attract external stake
Seek stake from the community, stake-pool operators and other delegators while continuing to contribute to the ecosystem.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a validator before applying?
No. The program helps ecosystem contributors become validators. You only need the technical ability to operate a node when applying.
How is testnet performance measured?
Voting and block-production performance are measured over the last 10 epochs.
How long does delegation last?
Delegation is reviewed periodically. Validators who fail to meet performance requirements have their delegation adjusted or withdrawn in the next period.
Can the foundation withdraw its delegation at any time?
Yes. Delegation is not an indefinite commitment and requires continued compliance with performance criteria.
Can I reapply after a rejection?
Yes. You may submit a new application after making improvements.