# 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
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**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.:
1. Honor Magic8 Pro
2. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
3. Samsung Galaxy S25
4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
5. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
6. Xiaomi 17
7. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
8. ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
9. ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
10. Vivo X300 Pro
11. Vivo iQOO 15
12. OnePlus 15
13. Oppo Find X9 Pro
14. Infinix GT 30 Pro (12GB Version)
15. 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***.
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#### **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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