Validator Requirements
Minimum Stake Requirements:
Full Validator Node:
Minimum stake: 10,000 BTCM
Runs full node software
Validates transactions and produces blocks
Participates in consensus
Receives proportional rewards based on stake and performance
Delegated Staking:
Minimum delegation: 100 BTCM
Token holders can delegate to existing validators
Share in validator rewards (minus validator commission)
No technical knowledge required
Can withdraw delegation with 7-day unbonding period
Hardware Requirements for Validators:
CPU: 8+ cores (16 recommended)
RAM: 32GB minimum (128GB recommended)
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD (expandable)
Network: 1Gbps connection with low latency
Uptime: 99%+ recommended for optimal rewards
Software Requirements:
Linux-based OS (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS recommended)
Docker support
Bitcoin Munari validator client software
Monitoring and alerting tools
Mobile Validator (Light Node):
Minimum stake: 1,000 BTCM
Runs lightweight validator client on smartphone
Validates transaction signatures and participates in consensus verification
Does not store full blockchain history
Receives reduced rewards (50% of full validator rate)
Ideal for casual participants and increased network decentralization
Hardware Requirements for Mobile Validators:
Device: Modern Android smartphone, eg.:
Honor Magic8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo X300 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
OnePlus 15
Oppo Find X9 Pro
Infinix GT 30 Pro (12GB Version)
Tecno Camon 40 Pro (12GB Version)
RAM: 12GB minimum (16GB+ recommended)
Storage: 10GB free space minimum
Network: Stable 4G/5G or WiFi connection
Battery: Device should remain plugged in or have 80%+ charge
Uptime: 95%+ recommended for optimal rewards
Software Requirements:
Full Validators: Linux-based OS (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS recommended), Docker support, Bitcoin Munari validator client software, monitoring and alerting tools.
Mobile Validators: Bitcoin Munari mobile validator app (Android), background processing enabled, automatic updates enabled. iOS is not supported.
Benefits of Mobile Validators:
For the Project:
Massively increases decentralization (thousands of mobile nodes vs hundreds of server nodes)
Lower barrier to entry = more participants
Geographic distribution (mobile validators everywhere)
Marketing angle: "Run a validator from your phone!"
For Users:
Accessible to non-technical users
No expensive server hardware needed
Passive income from your smartphone
Easy setup through mobile app
Comparison:
Full Validator: 10,000 BTCM minimum stake, requires server hardware, 40% APY, earns approximately $24,000 annually at $6 BTCM price
Mobile Validator: 1,000 BTCM minimum stake, runs on smartphone, 16% APY, earns approximately $960 annually at $6 BTCM price
Delegator: 100 BTCM minimum stake, no hardware required, 36% APY, earns approximately $216 annually at $6 BTCM price
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