Become an Avalanche Validator

What Are Validators?

Learn how validators work and what it means to validate chains on the Avalanche network.

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Validator Stats

See current Avalanche stats, validator counts, stake distribution and more.

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How to Become a Validator

Everything you need to know to learn the process and requirements to become a validator.

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Validator FAQ

Explore frequently-asked-questions about validating the Avalanche network.

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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

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Builders Announcement

Jun 20, 2025 / By Codebase / 2 Minute Read

Codebase Virtual Pitch Day: Showcasing Top Web3 Builders on Avalanche

5 amazing Avalanche startups pitched their vision at the Codebase Virtual Pitch Day, for a chance at $500k in prizing.

NFTs, Arts, and Culture Editorial

Jun 20, 2025 / By Culture on Avax / 7 Minute Read

The Cultural Distribution Engine: How Zero One is Rewriting the Rules for Digital Art

Part social network and part marketplace, Zero One is a fresh take on how creative value flows through the digital economy.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Announcement

Jun 18, 2025 / By Avalanche / 2 Minute Read

Avalanche Integrates Chaos Labs’ Proof of Reserves

Chaos Labs’ PoR brings transparent, onchain verification for the assets powering Avalanche’s DeFi stack

Education

Jun 16, 2025 / By Avax Developers / 6 Minute Read

5 Surprising Ways to Use Smart Contracts

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Enterprise and Consumer Apps Announcement

Jun 11, 2025 / By Avalanche / 4 Minute Read

Blockticity Launches Avalanche-Powered L1 to Authenticate $1.2B+ in Global Trade

Tamper-evident, AI-ready COAs solve compliance gaps across U.S. and international supply chains

Editorial

Jun 10, 2025 / By Avalanche / 3 Minute Read

Avalanche Summit London 2025: Where Blockchain Innovation Meets Real-World Impact

Thought leaders, founders, builders and community members gathered at Avalanche Summit London for a fully immersive exchange of ideas to build the future of Avalanche.