What it means
A computer that checks new transactions and helps add blocks on a proof of stake network.
Validators lock up tokens as a stake and earn rewards for honest work.
How it works
Anyone can run one, which keeps the network from depending on any single company.
Related terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Proof of stake | A way for a blockchain to agree on new blocks, where validators lock up tokens as a guarantee of honest behaviour. |
| Staking | Locking tokens to help secure a proof of stake network, in return for rewards. |
| Blockchain | A shared record of who owns what, kept by many computers at once, that no single company can change on its own. |
This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.