ChainVast supports two main types of nodes within its network:

• Validator Nodes These are responsible for producing, verifying, and finalizing blocks within the ChainVast blockchain. Validators participate in the consensus process, ensuring network integrity and transaction finality.

• Full Archive Nodes (optional for advanced data querying and analytics) These maintain a complete history of all blockchain states, allowing developers and analytics providers to access historical data without participating in block production.

Note: Validator nodes require staking INVAST tokens and active uptime to maintain network trust

To operate a ChainVast validator node:

Hardware Requirements (for production network):

• CPU: 8+ cores

• RAM: 16+ GB

• Storage: 1 TB SSD

• Network: 1 Gbps bandwidth, static IP preferred

Software Requirements:

• AvaCloud Validator Image or AvalancheGo client (if self-hosted)

• Access to ChainVast RPC and explorer endpoints

• Staked INVAST tokens (minimum amount defined by governance)

• Staking Requirement: Minimum stake defined by ChainVast governance (tbd)

• Lock-up Period: Customizable staking duration (min. 365 days)

• Rewards Distribution:

  • Based on uptime, responsiveness, and honest participation.

  • Paid in INVAST tokens.

  • Distributed automatically at the end of each staking epoch.

To become an official ChainVast validator:

1. Meet all system and token requirements.

2. Register your node via the ChainVast Validator Portal or API.

3. Stake the required INVAST tokens.

4. Maintain 24/7 uptime and meet minimum performance standards.

Rewards will be automatically distributed to your validator staking address based on participation and uptime.

Validators play a critical role in ChainVast’s integrity:

• Block Proposal & Validation Validate transactions and propose new blocks to the network.

• Consensus Participation Engage in Snowman++ consensus rounds to finalize transactions with sub-second finality.

• Network Security Ensure high availability, protect against malicious activity, and help maintain decentralization.

1. Provision Infrastructure Deploy a cloud instance or on-prem server meeting the validator requirements.

2. Install Node Software Download the official ChainVast validator node package via AvaCloud or configure AvalancheGo with ChainVast subnet parameters.

3. Register Your Validator

   • Submit your node’s ID and staking address via the ChainVast Validator Portal.

   • Stake the minimum required INVAST tokens.

4. Start Validating

   • Sync with the ChainVast blockchain.

   • Begin participating in Snowman++ consensus.

Validators are expected to:

• Monitor Node Health

  • CPU, RAM, disk usage

  • Network latency and connection stability

  • Node sync status and block height

• Use ChainVast Metrics Dashboard

  • Track validator performance, uptime, staking status, and block production metrics.

• Stay Updated

  • Apply security patches and software updates promptly (automated for AvaCloud-managed validators)