Incentivization

The total stake delegated to a given node (both self-delegated and from third parties) enhances the node's ability to participate in more intensive tasks, while also holding nodes accountable through slashing penalties for misbehavior.

The two types of delegation are:

1. Self-delegation: Stake that Arx Nodes commit to themselves.

2. Third-party delegation: External stakeholders who delegate their assets to Arx nodes.

Rewards Distribution

Computation rewards are distributed equally among all nodes participating in a Cluster for each computational job. While every active node within a Cluster earns the same reward per job, nodes with a strong reputation or consistent uptime are more likely to be added to additional Clusters. This, in turn, increases the overall number of computations they process, leading to higher cumulative rewards over time.

Nodes must stake a minimum amount of collateral to participate.

Self-delegation typically meets or exceeds this minimum requirement to activate participation in Clusters. Additional staking from third-party delegators helps unlock more computational resources. This structure encourages operators to maintain high performance, as higher stakes directly lead to greater resource access and ensure eligibility for Cluster participation. See the Staking Overview section for more.