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.
Sep 3, 2025 / By Avalanche / 4 Minute Read
Particle Network Brings the Particle Chain to Avalanche
Built on Avalanche, the Particle Chain introduces a universal transaction layer that expands what builders and users can do across Web3.
Aug 28, 2025 / By Codebase / 5 Minute Read
From Codebase to Capital: Suzaku Raises $1.5M to Scale Avalanche Layer 1 Decentralization
As an alumni of Codebase Season 1, Suzaku exemplifies the caliber of innovation emerging from the accelerator program and demonstrates the strong investor confidence in Avalanche's infrastructure future.
Aug 27, 2025 / By Avalanche / 6 Minute Read
Where Tradition Meets Innovation: Avalanche’s Growing Influence in Japan
Heritage brands, automotive pioneers, fintech innovators, and one of Japan’s top megabanks are leveraging Avalanche’s technology to power their blockchain future.
Aug 27, 2025 / By Avalanche Foundation / 7 Minute Read
The Avalanche Foundation Announces Second Cohort for Retro9000
Meet the second wave of builders rewarded through Retro9000 for launching Avalanche Layer 1s (L1s) or developer tooling on mainnet.
Aug 27, 2025 / By Avalanche / 6 Minute Read
The Quiet Disruptor: How Uptop and John Timoney Gomez Are Reinvigorating Fan Loyalty in the Digital Age
Uptop, a white-label fan loyalty platform built on Avalanche, enabling sports teams and entertainment brands to directly engage with their fans through personalized experiences, is driving a new philosophy on brand loyalty.
Aug 25, 2025 / By Avalanche / 3 Minute Read
Proof of Thought 003: The DOGE Founder Who Hates Your Buzzwords
With his characteristic wit, DOGE co-creator Billy Markus shares unfiltered thoughts about the marketing buzzwords plaguing crypto and reminds us why building for fun beats chasing fortune.
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