Node Staking

Staking into a node in our network enables the activation of its computational resources, allowing it to perform tasks. Without sufficient stake, nodes remain ineligible for the respective work.

The required stake is determined by the constant REQUIRED_STAKE_PER_UNIT_OF_CU_LOAD_CAPACITY tying the node’s hardware capability to the stake amount. If a node is under-delegated, it receives fewer tasks; if over-delegated, node operators must upgrade hardware or face reduced rewards. This staking mechanism promotes decentralization by aligning stake with hardware capacity, discouraging excessive delegation beyond a node’s actual hardware capabilities.