Actors (Validators & Delegators)
Key Actors
Validators
Validators are active participants who produce blocks, validate transactions, and earn staking rewards. There are two types of validators at Mosaic Chain.
PoS Validators
Solo validators who produce blocks using only their Validator NFT's nominal value as stake.
Key features:
✅ Run validator nodes and produce blocks
✅ Stake via Validator NFT nominal value only
✅ Cannot accept delegations
✅ Keep 100% of their rewards
Best for: Independent operators who want full control
Learn more about PoS Validators →
DPoS Validators
Validators who produce blocks and accept delegated stakes from others.
Key features:
✅ Run validator nodes and produce blocks
✅ Stake via Validator NFT nominal value + MOS coins
✅ Accept delegations from stakers
✅ Earn block rewards + commission from delegators
Best for: Validators seeking to maximize staking power and earnings
Learn more about DPoS Validators →
Validator Statuses
Active
Currently producing blocks and earning rewards (~200 validators per session)
Waiting
Ready to be selected for the next session (not currently active)
Drafted
Announced for the next session (will become active soon)
Chilled
Offline or voluntarily inactive (not participating in consensus)
Delegators (Stakers)
Passive participants who stake or MOS coins or special NFTs to DPoS validators and earn rewards.
Key features:
✅ Stake MOS coins / Delegator NFT to DPoS validators
✅ NFT is not necessary to participate
✅ No technical requirements or uptime
✅ Earn passive rewards (minus validator commission)
Best for: MOS holders who want passive staking income
Quick Comparison
Run validator node
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
❌ No
NFT required
PoS Validator NFT
DPoS Validator NFT
Optional (Delegator NFT)
Stake with NFT nominal value
✅ Yes (only option)
✅ Yes
✅ Yes (if they own Delegator NFT)
Stake with MOS coins
❌ No
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Accept delegations
❌ No
✅ Yes
N/A
Rewards
Block rewards + fees
Block rewards + fees + commission
Proportional rewards minus commission
Technical requirements
High
High
None
Best for
Solo operators
Delegation-seeking validators
Passive stakers
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