Validator nodes
Validator nodes validate protocol activity and help secure the network. Noderr runs on Base L2. The tier suits experienced operators with a moderate capital commitment.
Rewards are not being paid yet, and operators join by application. See Testnet Status.
What you need to know
- Stake: 25,000 NODR, fixed per tier onchain. Staked NODR has a 21-day unstaking period.
- TrustFingerprint: an entry threshold of 0.70. Scores range from 0 to 1 and are stored on a 0–10,000 scale.
- Uptime: 95%+ required. Expect 3–5 hours of work per week.
- Duties: transaction validation, block production, network consensus and state synchronization.
- Utility NFT: free and minted by the protocol. Setup package prices are separate and are not onchain NFT prices.
Hardware
The installer refuses a machine with fewer than 4 CPU cores, 8 GB of RAM or 80 GB of free disk. That is the only hardware check. The table below is the recommended specification and is not enforced.
| Component | Recommended |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8 cores, 3.0+ GHz base clock, good single thread performance. Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9 recommended |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4, to run Prometheus and Grafana beside data storage services |
| GPU | Not required. Integrated graphics are enough |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD for historical data, ML models and monitoring databases |
| Storage layout | A single NVMe is enough for testnet. RAID is recommended for mainnet |
| Bandwidth | 500 Mbps+ symmetric |
| Latency | <100ms to peer nodes and RPC endpoints |
| Static IP | Required |
| Power supply | 650W+ (80+ Bronze or better) |
| UPS | 20+ minutes runtime |
| Cooling | Drive temperatures <45°C |
Software
- 64-bit Linux. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later is recommended.
- Docker, for the node and the monitoring stack
- Node.js 18+
- Prometheus and Grafana for metrics and alerts
- Base Sepolia testnet access
Costs
These figures cover infrastructure only. The NODR stake and the setup package listed on Run a node are separate.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial investment | $3,000–$6,000 |
| Monthly running costs | $100–$200 |
Rewards
Validators will share 30% of the node pool, which is 40% of protocol revenue. The target is ~10–15% APY. This is a design target, not guaranteed, and rewards are not being paid yet.
Rewards are a revenue share, not a fixed APY. The revenue will come from vault AUM and trading performance, not from transaction validation fees. Your share will depend on:
- Uptime, the time your node is online and contributing
- The amount of NODR staked
- TrustFingerprint score. A higher score improves standing and reward eligibility in the pool.
Rewards will be paid in NODR. The onchain Base-Rate Governor will set amounts and cadence. It will pace payouts against trailing net revenue and does not guarantee a fixed schedule. See Rewards.
How to join
- Fill in the Node Operator Application.
- Once approved and paid for the Validator tier, the team sends you an install token.
- Run the installer. Follow the Setup Guide.