👥 Validators and Delegators: Key Differences
Within the Renergy Blockchain, both validators and delegators contribute to network security, decentralization, and governance. While they work toward the same goal, their roles, responsibilities, and risk profiles are distinct.
🛠️ Validators
Role Operate the network by producing blocks, enforcing consensus rules, and participating directly in governance.
Core Responsibilities
🧱 Propose and verify new blocks
🔐 Secure the network through self-staking
🎁 Manage and distribute staking rewards
🗳️ Vote on governance proposals
🖥️ Maintain reliable node infrastructure
Earnings
Block rewards
Transaction fees
Commission earned from delegators
Risk Exposure
Subject to slashing or jailing due to:
Extended downtime
Double-signing
Protocol violations
Requirements
Run and maintain a full validator node
High uptime and operational reliability
Technical knowledge
Mandatory self-stake of RNGY
Governance Influence
Direct voting power on all on-chain proposals
🧑🤝🧑 Delegators
Role Support the network by staking RNGY with a chosen validator to earn rewards passively.
Core Responsibilities
🔍 Select reliable validators
📊 Monitor validator performance
🔁 Redelegate or unbond when necessary
Earnings
A proportional share of validator rewards after commission
Risk Exposure
Potential loss of stake if the chosen validator is penalized
Requirements
No node operation required
Only need RNGY tokens and a validator to delegate to
Governance Influence
Indirect participation, with voting power passed to the selected validator
📊 Validator vs Delegator Comparison
Stake Required
Yes (self-stake)
Yes (delegated)
Node Operation
Required
Not required
Reward Source
Block rewards, fees, commission
Share of validator rewards
Slashing Risk
Direct
Indirect (via validator)
Technical Expertise
High
Low
Governance Power
Direct
Indirect
Validators and delegators work together to keep the network secure and decentralized. Validators handle operations and governance, while delegators strengthen the network by contributing stake and distributing trust.
🤝 Choose your role based on your technical ability, risk tolerance, and how actively you want to participate in the Renergy ecosystem.
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