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Staking

Overview​

Validators secure the Liberdus network by staking LIB tokens ensuring honesty and commitment to network integrity. By participating in staking, validators are eligible to validate transactions and earn rewards.

Validator Lifecycle​

The lifecycle of a Liberdus validator describes the sequence of states a validator node passes through, from joining the network to exiting. Understanding this lifecycle is crucial for maintaining uptime, avoiding penalties, and maximizing rewards.

  1. Joining the Network – Stake the minimum required LIB tokens to join the network.
  2. Standby Phase – Remain online and responsive while waiting to join the active network.
  3. Active Phase – Perform consensus and validate transactions.
  4. Rotation & Standby – Validators are periodically rotated out of the active set to give standby validators a chance to participate. After rotation, a validator returns to the standby state, ready for future activation.
  5. Unstaking & Exit – You can remove your stake and rewards at any time.

Maintaining uptime and reliability throughout this lifecycle is essential to avoid penalties.

Minimum Stake Requirement​

  • Validators must stake the minimum USD-equivalent value in LIB (currently around $2,000).
  • The exact token amount adjusts automatically via the stable price oracle.
  • Staked LIB serves as collateral for validator performance and network integrity.

Validator Stake Calculator

Minimum Stake Required

$2,000 USD

Required to become a validator

LIB Tokens Required

4,000 LIB

Tokens needed for validator stake

Note: Token prices are subject to market fluctuations. The $2,000 USD minimum stake requirement remains constant, but the number of LIB tokens needed will vary based on current market price.

Unstaking and Exit​

  • After rotation, validators enter a cooldown period of approximately 2–3 cycles.
  • During cooldown, the stake remains locked for network security.
  • Once the cooldown completes, validators can withdraw both their stake and any pending rewards.
  • Early exits or protocol violations can trigger slashing penalties.

Key Notes​

  • The staking amount and cooldown parameters are subject to protocol updates.
  • Always ensure node uptime to avoid missed rewards or penalties.
  • Backup validator keys and staking credentials securely before starting.