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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.

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Become a validator

To learn how to become a validator on Q, check out the documentation and the blog post by community member Florian.

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Start staking with Q Tokens (QGOV)

Aspiring mainnet validators can purchase Q tokens (QGOV) directly via a direct facility from Q Development, a company dedicated to supporting the Q ecosystem.

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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 (QGOV). 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.

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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.

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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.