SORA Validators
Run Validator Infrastructure on SORA
Help secure the live SORA network by running a validator, or participate as a nominator by staking XOR.
SORA depends on community-operated validator nodes
Validator nodes participate in block production and finality on the live SORA network.
Operating a validator is manageable but requires stable infrastructure, monitoring, and risk management.
Review the baseline requirements below before registering a node or nominating stake.
Linux, Windows, or macOS host
A dedicated server or workstation for node operations.
Uptime target: 99.9%
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz-class or better.
NVMe SSD (80-160 GB) and 64 GB RAM
80-160 GB is a practical starting point; reassess storage as chain data grows.
Registration does not guarantee active block production
If registered candidates exceed the active set limit, stake-weighted election determines which validators produce blocks. As competition changes, the effective minimum stake for active participation can rise.
Active validators are elected with Sequential Phragmen
Sequential Phragmen assigns validator and nominator stake for each active round. See the Polkadot documentation for the algorithm background. Algorithm reference in the Polkadot Wiki
Rewards
Validator and nominator rewards are distributed in VAL tokens.
VAL Burn Dynamics
With each SORA transaction, VAL is burned from the fixed 100 million genesis supply.
Reward Redistribution
Under SORA reward rules , a portion of burned VAL is re-minted for validators and nominators.
VAL Governance
VAL holders can coordinate through DAO structures and vote on incentive and liquidity-allocation proposals on Polkaswap, including rules connected to the SORA token bonding curve.
Uptime Target
Recommended validator availability baseline.
Frequently asked questions
Is validator activation guaranteed after registration?
No. Meeting technical requirements allows registration, but active block-production slots are limited. When candidates exceed the active set, stake-weighted election determines which validators participate.
Why are rewards paid in VAL instead of XOR?
Validators and nominators stake XOR for security. Paying rewards in VAL separates stake collateral from reward emissions and reduces direct asset-correlation risk.
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