BECOME
A VALIDATOR
BECOME
A VALIDATOR
Join the next generation of validators on
VeChainThor. Help secure the network and earn
VTHO rewards for your contributions.
Join the next generation of validators on VeChainThor. Help secure the network and earn VTHO rewards for your contributions.










WHAT IS A VALIDATOR?
WHAT IS A VALIDATOR?
WHAT IS A VALIDATOR?
Validators are network participants that run the VeChainThor client to validate transactions, produce blocks, take part in the consensus process and earn rewards for their contributions.
Validators are network participants that run the VeChainThor client to validate transactions, produce blocks, take part in the consensus process and earn rewards for their contributions.
Validators are network participants that run the VeChainThor client to validate transactions, produce blocks, take part in the consensus process and earn rewards for their contributions.
VALIDATOR REWARDS
VALIDATOR REWARDS
VALIDATOR REWARDS
VALIDATOR REWARDS



Priority Fees
100%
of transaction priority fees from the blocks you produce.



Block Rewards (With Delegators)
30%
Block rewards with delegators, higher chance of being assigned a block
* 100% Block Rewards with no delegators
BECOMING A VALIDATOR
Anyone can become a validator if meeting the technical and economic requirements. The setup can be managed by one person or split between a node operator (running the machine) and an asset owner (staking the required VET).

Setup Node
Learn the technical requirements for running a validator node and how to get started.

Endorse Node
Learn about the staking requirements, how to endorse a validator and join the active set.
BECOMING A VALIDATOR
Anyone can become a validator if meeting the technical and economic requirements. The setup can be managed by one person or split between a node operator (running the machine) and an asset owner (staking the required VET).

Setup Node
Learn the technical requirements for running a validator node and how to get started.

Endorse Node
Learn about the staking requirements, how to endorse a validator and join the active set.
BECOMING A VALIDATOR
Anyone can become a validator if meeting the technical and economic requirements. The setup can be managed by one person or split between a node operator (running the machine) and an asset owner (staking the required VET).

Setup Node
Learn the technical requirements for running a validator node and how to get started.

Endorse Node
Learn about the staking requirements, how to endorse a validator and join the active set.
BECOMING A VALIDATOR
Anyone can become a validator if meeting the technical and economic requirements. The setup can be managed by one person or split between a node operator (running the machine) and an asset owner (staking the required VET).

Setup Node
Learn the technical requirements for running a validator node and how to get started.

Endorse Node
Learn about the staking requirements, how to endorse a validator and join the active set.
VALIDATORS LIFECYCLE
VALIDATORS LIFECYCLE

Setup Node
Setup your node and make sure it is synced with the network
Join the network
Stake minimum 25 million VET and endorse your node to enter the validator queue.
Enter Validation
When a validator slot opens, your node becomes active and starts participating in block production.
Start earning Rewards
Enjoy benefits across VeChain and VeBetter, from app access to exclusive endorsements

Setup Node
Setup your node and make sure it is synced with the network
Join the network
Stake minimum 25 million VET and endorse your node to enter the validator queue.
Enter Validation
When a validator slot opens, your node becomes active and starts participating in block production.
Start earning Rewards
Enjoy benefits across VeChain and VeBetter, from app access to exclusive endorsements

Setup Node
Setup your node and make sure it is synced with the network
Join the network
Stake minimum 25 million VET and endorse your node to enter the validator queue.
Enter Validation
When a validator slot opens, your node becomes active and starts participating in block production.
Start earning Rewards
Enjoy benefits across VeChain and VeBetter, from app access to exclusive endorsements

Setup Node
Setup your node and make sure it is synced with the network
Join the network
Stake minimum 25 million VET and endorse your node to enter the validator queue.
Enter Validation
When a validator slot opens, your node becomes active and starts participating in block production.
Start earning Rewards
Enjoy benefits across VeChain and VeBetter, from app access to exclusive endorsements




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VALIDATORS ADVANTAGES
VALIDATORS ADVANTAGES
Running a validator offers unmatched strategic advantages.
Running a validator offers unmatched strategic advantages.
Core Incentives
Direct participation in
protocol-level rewards.
Core Incentives
Direct participation in
protocol-level rewards.
Market visibility
Visibility on a regulated, enterprise-grade blockchain.
Market visibility
Visibility on a regulated, enterprise-grade blockchain.
Protocol voice
Governance power
and protocol influence.
Protocol voice
Governance power
and protocol influence.
Visible metrics
Transparent, on-chain
performance data.
Visible metrics
Transparent, on-chain
performance data.
Real solutions
Support for real-world use cases: sustainability, and more.
Real solutions
Support for real-world use cases: sustainability, and more.
Fully compliant
Full MiCA compliance within a transparent, permissionless system.
Fully compliant
Full MiCA compliance within a transparent, permissionless system.










