RadixStake is a validator node operator that lets holders stake their $XRD and earn emissions rewards. Active since 2021, it runs primary and backup nodes with 24/7 uptime monitoring on top-tier cloud infrastructure.
Overview
RadixStake runs a Radix mainnet validator that delegators can stake to under Radix's delegated proof-of-stake model. It uses server uptime monitoring to keep the node highly available, and hosts primary and backup validators with providers such as DigitalOcean and Linode for constant network connectivity.
By delegating to a validator like RadixStake, holders help secure the Radix ledger while earning a share of network emissions. Choosing a validator matters: uptime and fee directly affect a delegator's share of staking rewards.
In December 2021, eligible delegators who staked a qualifying amount of XRD with RadixStake were included in the final Radical airdrop, distributed pro-rata by staked amount.
Benefits
Radix mainnet validator
RadixStake has run nodes across Radix mainnet, Betanet, Stokenet, and the Cassandra test network.
Reliable node operations
RadixStake provides 24/7 monitoring and alerting to keep validator performance and uptime high.
Compounding rewards
Emissions are minted pre-staked to the same validator, so rewards immediately begin earning further emissions without any manual restaking. See Liquid Stake Units for how staked XRD is represented on-ledger.
Competitive fee
RadixStake charges a 1.49% validator fee, historically below the top-15 validator average.
Staking process
- Acquire $XRD via an exchange.
- Select a validator to delegate to — RadixStake is one option.
- Stake your XRD to the validator from your Radix Wallet.
- Wait for the transaction to confirm on-ledger.
- Begin earning emissions rewards, which auto-compound to the same validator.