Validators

A curated set of high-performance nodes securing the Fogo network.

Validator Model

Fogo operates with a curated validator set of 20–50 nodes. Every validator must run the Firedancer client and meet strict performance thresholds. Underperforming validators face economic penalties, and stake pools continuously redelegate to the most performant nodes.

Minimum

  • 24-Core CPU (AMD/Intel) @ 3.5GHz+ with AVX512
  • 128GB RAM
  • 4TB NVMe SSD (High TBW)
  • 1 Gbps Network Bandwidth

Recommended

  • 32-Core CPU @ 3GHz+ with AVX512
  • 512GB RAM (ECC)
  • Separate NVMe drives for Accounts and Ledger
  • 1 Gbps Network Bandwidth

Become a Validator

Fogo's initial validator set is selected through a foundation delegation programme. Ideal candidates have experience running validators on high-performance networks such as Solana, Hyperliquid, or Monad.

Apply to Validate →