Run a validator
The Q blockchain is based on a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, where a permissionless and decentralized set of validators processes transactions.
Become a validator
To learn how to become a validator on Q, check out the documentation and the blog post by community member Florian.
Start staking with Q Tokens
Aspiring mainnet validators can purchase Q tokens directly via a direct facility from Q Development, a company dedicated to supporting the Q ecosystem.
Delegations
Build up a community of delegators that delegate to your validator pool. The full flexibility of a validator and delegator share allows to optimize stake returns for you and your community.
Validator Benefits
Rewards
Validators are rewarded for their service with Q tokens. Check out the validator rewards calculator by Q community member Sameer.
Constitutional Slashing
Only on Q: The Q protocol has implemented the concept of “constitutional slashing”, which protects validators against unjustified slashing. This translates directly into lower risk compared to validation on other proof-of-stake protocols.
Unique income streams
Validator nodes receive not only transaction fees, but also fees generated by applications that use Q’s governance framework. This ensures the long-term viability of validator rewards. Check out the “Economics” section of the Q Whitepaper to learn more.
Join the community
For any questions or tech support, head straight to the validator channel on the Q Discord, where an active validator community and dedicated community captains will support you.