Solana Stake for Builders Validator
Blockdaemon has proudly supported Solana since its early days, and we remain deeply committed to the protocol’s core values: community, scalability, and decentralization.
We’re excited to announce the launch of Blockdaemon Stake for Builders 🛠️😈 — a 0% fee Validator designed to foster growth and collaboration within the Solana community and ecosystem.
The majority of fees received through this validator will be dedicated to community-led projects, bounties, and other ecosystem initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to a thriving and decentralized future. We are building for the long-term health of the Solana ecosystem. Running this validator allows us to give back to the community by providing funds to projects that bolster the ecosystem.
Blockdaemon Stake for Builders 🛠️ 😈
| Validator name | Stake for Builders 🛠️ 😈 |
| Commission | 0% |
| MEV Rewards | 100% to delegators |
| Vote account | F6NegvXJ1J6D4sp59vWG51TEuzJ4kMmW9euXvKe8Mxsj |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blockdaemon Stake for Builders validator?
The Stake for Builders 🛠️ 😈 Validator is a Solana validator operated by Blockdaemon with 0% commission and 0% MEV fees. Blockdaemon retains none of the staking or MEV rewards—100% goes to delegators.
Who is this validator for?
This is not a replacement for our White Label or Blockdaemon Validators. The Solana Stake for Builders Validator is best for developers and startups in the Solana ecosystem looking to delegate without fees, and will not include support offerings and dedicated Customer Support Managers, slashing guarantees, custodial support, integrations within our portal to connect via APIs or wallet connect, or KYC/KYB/AML crucial for our institutional customers.
What does 0% commission and MEV rewards mean?
- 0% Commission: No cut from inflation rewards or MEV tips.
- 0% MEV Commission: 100% of MEV tips are automatically distributed to delegators via the Jito tip distribution system.
How are base and priority fees used?
Blockdaemon will distribute 80% of base and priority fees (from validator rewards) to Solana ecosystem projects, starting July 2025 on a quarterly basis.
More information will be released in May 2025 on the Blockdaemon Blog, including grant application details.
Can I help choose which projects are funded?
Not at this time. Project selection is internal, but Blockdaemon may allow community voting in the future via the blog and Solana Discord.
How much can I earn by staking?
Check Blockdaemon's monthly PRR reports for validator performance. Reports specific to the Stake for Builders validator will be posted quarterly.
Follow updates on the Blockdaemon blog.
How do I stake SOL with Blockdaemon?
You can delegate SOL through any wallet that supports staking:
- Open your Solana wallet.
- Go to the Staking or Earn tab.
- Search for Stake for Builders 🛠️ 😈 or use vote account address:
F6NegvXJ1J6D4sp59vWG51TEuzJ4kMmW9euXvKe8Mxsj - Choose the amount of SOL.
- Confirm and sign the transaction.
🕓 Stake activates in the next epoch (2–3 days), and rewards begin automatically.
Is MEV enabled?
Yes. The validator is MEV-enabled via Jito-Solana, and 100% of MEV rewards go to delegators.
How can I verify the 0% commission?
Use these Solana explorers to verify commission and performance:
Can Blockdaemon change the commission later?
Blockdaemon is committed to 0% staking commission. MEV commission could be adjusted in the future to support community projects—with advanced notice provided through the blog.
Does this support decentralization?
Yes. Blockdaemon supports decentralization by:
- Operating globally with 10+ data centers across 70 zones
- Avoiding validator concentration
To further decentralize, split your stake across multiple validators—especially independent operators.
Updated 16 days ago