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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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Institutions and Capital Markets Announcement

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.

Enterprise and Consumer Apps Announcement

Oct 2, 2025 / By Avalanche / 2 Minute Read

Tixbase and Avalanche Bring Secure, Digital-First Ticketing to Copa América de Béisbol 2025

By building their own Avalanche L1, Tixbase is setting a precedent for how sports and entertainment can move beyond legacy ticketing systems

Enterprise and Consumer Apps Announcement

Sep 30, 2025 / By Avalanche / 5 Minute Read

Culture, Commerce, and Capital: Avalanche’s Growing Influence in South Korea

Avalanche is powering South Korea's next wave of tokenization - from fan platforms to bank-backed stablecoins.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Ecosystem Coverage

Sep 26, 2025 / By Avalanche / 5 Minute Read

Stable Assets, Yield Markets, and Payments: DeFi’s Next Stage on Avalanche

Ethena, Pendle, and PayPal USD (PYUSD0) strengthen Avalanche’s role as the foundation for decentralized finance.

Builders Editorial

Sep 23, 2025 / By Ava Labs / 3 Minute Read

Proof of Thought 005: Bitcoin Plus Dollars with Anthony Pompliano

Anthony Pompliano, widely known as “Pomp,” has an outsized reputation thanks to his massive following and experience in the blockchain industry. We get a glimpse into what he sees moving the needle right now and some choice thoughts on where the real winners and losers are going to be in the digital currency space.

Enterprise and Consumer Apps Announcement

Sep 18, 2025 / By Avalanche / 3 Minute Read

K-Pop’s Next Wave Goes Onchain: Titan Content Launches 2GATHR on Avalanche

Titan Content is launching 2GATHR, a new engagement app on their Avalanche L1, giving fans a direct channel to interact with AtHeart through missions, content, and collectibles

Institutions and Capital Markets Press & Media

Sep 16, 2025 / By Avalanche Foundation / 3 Minute Read

Avalanche Foundation Appoints UK Blockchain Advocate Lord Chris Holmes to Board

This appointment signals the Foundation’s growing commitment to engaging with global policymakers and advancing thoughtful approaches to blockchain adoption.