Secure the Network,
Earn Rewards

Validators secure the Liberdus network by locking LIB tokens as stake. They rotate between the active set (performing consensus) and the standby set. Validators earn rewards while active and risk penalties if they fail to follow network rules.

Liberdus uses Proof of Stake (PoS) to prevent Sybil attacks (via staking) and Proof of Quorum Optimistic (PoQo) as its consensus mechanism. Staking is the access mechanism; consensus is how decisions are finalized.

The requirement is denominated in USD, but paid in LIB tokens.

Example: If the minimum stake is $10,000 and LIB's stable price is $2, you must stake 5,000 LIB.

The requirement can change over time through governance to ensure long-term security.

Yes. You can "top up" your stake above the minimum to protect against slashing or future increases in requirements. However, extra stake does not earn extra rewards. Rewards are only based on being in the active set, not on stake size beyond the minimum.

The Stable Price is the rolling average of LIB's market price over several days, updated daily by an on-chain oracle. This keeps staking thresholds stable in USD terms despite LIB volatility. If the oracle fails, the Liberdus DAO (LDAO) can set the price manually.

Validators join the standby set first and are promoted into the active set in rotation cycles. Exact timing depends on standby queue size and network demand.

Validators rotate out of the active set automatically after a cycle (~1 minute).

Once rotated out, they can unstake after 2–3 cycles.

Rewards accrued while active are released when an unstake transaction is submitted.

Standby time does not generate rewards.

Archiver nodes (run by Liberdus initially) follow a different, longer process.

Rewards accrue only when the validator is in the active set.

They are calculated in 24-hour intervals (subject to governance).

Rewards are not compounded automatically. A validator must submit a transaction to claim them.

Additional stake above the threshold does not earn extra rewards.

Yes. To earn rewards beyond the cap of a single validator, you must run additional validators, each meeting the minimum stake requirement.

Validators must meet the minimum hardware specifications to keep up with consensus and network throughput. Running below spec increases the risk of penalties or slashing. (Finalized specs will be published before mainnet.)

The Stable Price mechanism smooths short-term volatility. Your stake requirement adjusts gradually in LIB terms, not instantly, ensuring predictability.

Parameters such as the minimum stake, stable price formula, and reward intervals are governed by the Liberdus DAO (LDAO), ensuring adaptability and community input.

Yes, but you must first rotate out of the active set into standby, then wait the 2–3 cycle period before unstaking. Exiting early results in slashing.

Unlike Ethereum, Liberdus does not allow compounding or excess stake rewards. Rewards depend solely on time spent in the active set, making the system fair and predictable.

If slashing or volatility causes your stake to dip below the threshold, you have a limited number of cycles to top up. If you don't, your validator is removed from the network.

Currently, Liberdus staking is validator-only. Delegation may be considered in the future, but is not part of the initial design.

Liberdus prioritizes safety over liveness. Validators acting maliciously or inconsistently are penalized, even if it reduces short-term validator availability. This ensures the network remains trustworthy.

Archiver nodes store state data and have higher hardware requirements. They will initially be run by Liberdus (5 at mainnet). Staking rules for archivers will be announced later, but the minimum stake will be higher than validators.