✔️Validators

Validator Overview

Validators on Bondis secure the network by participating in consensus, verifying transactions, and maintaining network integrity. In exchange, they receive:

• A share of the yield from stablecoin reserves (distributed biweekly)

• Native token rewards (equal across all validators selected for the epoch)

• Fees from EVM smart contract executions

To join the validator set, entities must complete KYB/KYC verification and meet minimum staking and infrastructure requirements.

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🔁 Staking and Rewards Distribution

Bondis uses a proof-of-stake-based validator selection model combined with HotStuff-style BFT consensus.

Epoch-Based Validator Rotation

• Time is divided into epochs, each consisting of a fixed number of blocks.

• At the start of each epoch, a subset of eligible validators is randomly selected to participate.

• Selection probability is proportional to the amount staked.

• Within an epoch, block production rotates using a round-robin scheme:

  • A leader is chosen each round to propose a block.

  • The remaining validators vote to finalize it.

Staking Mechanics

• Validators must stake a minimum amount of Bondis' native token.

• Staked tokens remain locked for the duration of participation.

• Misbehavior or downtime may result in slashing penalties.

Reward Distribution

• Native token rewards are distributed equally among validators selected for an epoch — regardless of stake size. This promotes decentralization and allows smaller validators to participate sustainably.

• Stablecoin yield (from assets backing Bondis-issued stablecoins) is distributed biweekly, based on:

  • The validator's total active stake

  • Overall participation and uptime

• Smart contract execution fees are distributed proportionally by activity (e.g. blocks proposed, participation in consensus)

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🧩 Technical Requirements

To operate as a validator node, participants must meet or exceed the following:

Component	Specification
CPU	8-core (3.0 GHz or higher)
RAM	32 GB+
Storage	1 TB NVMe SSD
Network	1 Gbps+ symmetrical bandwidth
Uptime Requirement	≥ 99.9%
Operating System	Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later (Linux)

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🛡️ KYB/KYC Requirements

All validator entities must complete Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures to qualify for rewards from the treasury.

KYB (for organizations)

• Business registration documents

• Beneficial ownership structure

• Authorized signatory ID

• Proof of operational address

• AML/CTF compliance

KYC (for individuals)

• Government-issued ID

• Proof of address

• Liveness/selfie verification

• Sanctions/PEP list screening

All data is securely processed through trusted compliance providers.

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🌍 Public Node Participation

While validator roles require verification and staking, anyone can run a public node.

Public nodes:

• Validate blocks and transactions

• Monitor validator behavior

• Contribute to transparency and decentralization

Bondis encourages developers and the broader community to participate in securing and observing the network.