Running a Validator
Validators are the backbone of the SOMA network. They run consensus, generate targets each epoch, audit winning submissions, and store model weights. In return, validators earn 20% of the network’s epoch rewards, distributed proportionally by stake.
Requirements at a Glance
Section titled “Requirements at a Glance”| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Stake | Minimum stake to join the validator committee |
| Hardware | Dedicated machine with sufficient CPU, RAM, and fast storage |
| Network | Stable connection with required ports open |
| Uptime | Validators are expected to maintain high availability |
Validator Lifecycle
Section titled “Validator Lifecycle”- Setup — Install SOMA, configure your node, and start syncing
- Join — Generate validator identity, stake, and join the committee
- Operate — Monitor, update software, manage commission and stake
- Earn — Receive validator rewards and optional delegator commission
For background on how consensus and epochs work, see Network. For staking economics, see Economics.
Guides
Section titled “Guides” Node Setup Hardware requirements, configuration, and starting your node.
Join the Network Generate validator identity and join the active committee.
Manage a Validator Day-to-day operations, updates, commission, staking, and rewards.