Become an Avalanche Validator
What Are Validators?
Learn how validators work and what it means to validate chains on the Avalanche network.
Validator Stats
See current Avalanche stats, validator counts, stake distribution and more.
How to Become a Validator
Everything you need to know to learn the process and requirements to become a validator.
Validator FAQ
Explore frequently-asked-questions about validating the Avalanche network.
Stake your avax and receive rewards
See the current rewards rate, the number of validators, delegators and total AVAX staked.
Total Stake
Avax
247,622,350
validation stake
201,886,319
Delegated Stake
45,736,031
Staking ratio
4.41%
Staking Rewards
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
6.7%
staking validators
1,724
Total delegations
11 pending
161,835
Staking Calculator
Your Avalanche (AVAX) Stake
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
8.50%
Daily
0.71
($0.32)
Monthly
21.30
($9.60)
yearly
260.00
($117.00)
Staking Rewards
Earn up to 7.65% APY on staked AVAX, and set your own fee for accepting delegations to your node.
No slashing
Unlike other platforms, staked tokens on Avalanche are never at risk of slashing. Meet these parameters, and you’ll be rewarded.
Secure a Growing Network
New applications and assets are launching on Avalanche every day. Help them flourish and be part of the future.
Low Hardware Requirements
Lightest hardware requirements of any blockchain platform. No special manufacturers or high-priced equipment.
News & Stories from the Avalanche Network
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News
Jul 28, 2025 / By Avalanche / 5 Minute Read
Grove Finance Launches on Avalanche with $250M+ Target Investment, Accelerating Institutional Onchain Credit with Centrifuge's JAAA
The launch introduces new capital, protocols, and asset managers — including Grove, Centrifuge, and $373B AUM asset manager Janus Henderson — to the network’s growing institutional ecosystem.
Aug 19, 2025 / By Avalanche / 3 Minute Read
SkyBridge Capital Partners with Tokeny to Tokenize $300M in Hedge Funds on Avalanche
Tokeny–recently acquired by leading global financial services provider Apex Group–is set to tokenize two of SkyBridge’s funds on the Avalanche blockchain network.
Aug 18, 2025 / By Avalanche / 3 Minute Read
FRNT Goes Live: The First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin You Can Actually Use
Wyoming’s state-issued stablecoin launches on Avalanche, with Rain cards now available at SALT and real-world spending functionality coming soon.
Aug 18, 2025 / By Avalanche / 4 Minute Read
Bowmore To Launch Limited Edition Tokenized Whisky Bottles on Avalanche
Bowmore and Avalanche unveil the distillery’s first tokenized whisky collection, merging rare spirits with digital ownership on the blockchain
Aug 14, 2025 / By Avalanche Foundation / 3 Minute Read
Retro9000: Everything You Need to Know
Retro9000 is a $40M grant initiative from the Avalanche Foundation, rewarding builders and referrers who are driving real impact onchain.
Aug 14, 2025 / By Avalanche / 4 Minute Read
Dinari Launches the Dinari Financial Network, a Layer 1 Omni-Chain Orderbook Powered by Avalanche
A new infrastructure layer for compliant tokenized securities with unified liquidity, institutional-grade controls, global reach, and the foundation for 24/7 trading.
Aug 13, 2025 / By Avalanche / 5 Minute Read
EXIT Festival & Tixbase Are Bringing the Festival Economy Onchain with Avalanche—Starting with Ticketing
Revolutionizing festivals with Smart ticketing, loyalty, and payments… all powered by Avalanche.
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