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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News

Enterprise and Consumer Apps Announcement

Nov 20, 2025 / By Avalanche / 3 Minute Read

Royalties in Seconds, Not Months: Music Goes Onchain with Avalanche

How Record Financial and 11am, home to artists like Armani White, RealestK, Lil Tjay, A$AP Ferg, Alex Warren, and Maddox Batson, are bringing real-time royalty infrastructure to the music industry on Avalanche.

Institutions and Capital Markets Announcement

Apr 14, 2026 / By Avalanche / 4 Minute Read

How Avalanche is Powering Asia’s Financial Revolution

From Seoul to Bangkok to Tokyo, Avalanche is becoming the infrastructure of choice for the continent’s financial giants.

Enterprise and Consumer Apps Announcement

Apr 14, 2026 / By Avalanche / 4 Minute Read

The Sky Now Has a Verifiable Record

A global telescope network built on Avalanche introduces Proof of Space Observation, turning real-world sky data into verifiable, auditable records.

Builders Announcement

Mar 30, 2026 / By Avalanche Foundation / 2 Minute Read

The Avalanche Foundation Announces Retro9000 C-Chain Round 2

Applications are now open featuring new multipliers and other updates

Institutions and Capital Markets Education

Mar 10, 2026 / By Avalanche / 6 Minute Read

Tokenization 101: Public Securities Tokenization – Why Architecture Matters More Than You Think

As trillions in securities move onchain, the architectural choices behind tokenized equities will determine whether blockchain truly improves market structure or simply recreates legacy inefficiencies.