Key Dates:

• Submission Period: August 30th - September 14th
• Delegation: Expected to occur on October 1st

Important Details

‍In this upcoming round, we will be reshuffling existing delegations. The foundation is planning a significant reduction in the number of validators receiving delegations. This move aims to secure the network, increase efficiency, and allow the market dynamics to flourish. The goal is to enhance validator profitability and ensure long-term support and sustainability.

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We strongly encourage all validators who did not receive a delegation to submit their applications. Validators who already received a delegation do not need to re-apply; we will assess existing contributions and performance.

Criteria & Setup:‍

We will thoroughly assess all validator applications, including existing validators currently under delegation. Delegations will be allocated across different tiers based on several key factors:

• Quality of Service (QoS): The reliability and performance of the validator.
• Technical Setup: The robustness and security of the validator’s infrastructure.
• Validator Contribution: Active involvement and contributions to the network.
• Marketing Impact: The validator’s ability and experience to promote and positively impact the ecosystem.

You can apply now by completing this form.

How to Apply:

‍Please fill out this form to submit your application.As a reminder, if you already received a Validator Delegation, you do not need to reapply. 

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For any other inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Our intention is to streamline the validator pool by cutting the long tail of validators. As a result, many validators who are currently under some delegation might find themselves without delegation in this round. Please know that our approach is very data-driven, and we remain committed to working with all validators. Even those who may lose their delegation in this round will have opportunities to participate in future rounds. We encourage you to attract other delegators to support your node and continue contributing to the network.

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Beyond validation and security, there are other meaningful ways to contribute to the ecosystem. You can run a provider, become a specification champion, or engage as an active community member.

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Relevant links

• Validator Delegation Application Form: https://lavanet.typeform.com/to/ikSN3Z7A?typeform-source=www.google.com
• Twitter: x.com/lavanetxyz‍
• Discord: https://discord.gg/4GJbnzSU4w‍
• Whitepaper: https://lavanet.xyz/whitepaper‍
• Docs: https://docs.lavanet.xyz‍
• How to stake LAVA: https://lavanet.xyz/stakers‍
• ERC-20 token on Arbiscan