Validator
Welcome to Validator section! Here you will learn about how Validators keep the Invest Network running securely and reliably.
1. Document Overview
The Invest Network Validator User Guide is your complete resource to becoming an effective and secure validator in the Invest Network blockchain network. Validators play a critical role in maintaining decentralization, ensuring transaction validity, and proposing new blocks. This guide provides a structured, step-by-step overview for both beginners and experienced blockchain users.
Whether you're setting up your first node or managing existing operations, this guide simplifies complex concepts and gives you actionable instructions to start, secure, and optimize your validator setup.
2. Who are validators?
Validators are key players in the Invest Network blockchain network. They help keep the network running smoothly, securely, and fairly.
Responsibilities
Validate Transactions: Confirm that transactions are real and follow the rules.
Create Blocks: Group transactions into blocks and add them to the blockchain.
Secure the Network: Act honestly to protect against fraud; risk losing their stake if they misbehave.
Participate in Consensus: Work together with other validators to agree on the next block.
Staking Requirements
Minimum Stake: 500 INVST coins required to become a validator.
Incentives: Earn INVST tokens for performing duties.
Risk: Validators risk slashing (loss of stake) if they act dishonestly or incorrectly.
Key Points
Validators are responsible for their own stake and the stake of nominators.
Running a validator requires reliability and honesty.
Misbehavior can lead to financial and reputational loss.
2.1 Purpose
Validators ensure the integrity and security of the Invest Network blockchain. They validate transactions, propose new blocks, and participate in consensus mechanisms.
2.2 Why It Matters
They safeguard the network.
Earn staking rewards.
Take on accountability: Misbehavior results in slashing (loss of stake).
2.3 Key Concept
Validators must stake a minimum of 100 INVST tokens. Higher stakes increase trust and selection chances in the active validator set.
3. What are the minimum requirements to become a validator?
To ensure the integrity and performance of the Invest Network blockchain, validators must meet certain technical and staking prerequisites. This section outlines everything you need to know to get started securely and efficiently.
3.1 Prerequisites
Setting up a validator node is mandatory before proceeding with validator registration. If you've already completed this, skip ahead to the next steps in this guide.
3.1.1 System Requirements
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04
Memory: 8GB RAM
Storage: 100 GB SSD available disk space
Network: Stable internet connection
CPU: with 4 cores
Linux Version: 18.04 LTS or above
Mac Version: Mac 10.15.7 Catalina or above
3.1.2 Tools and DependenciesEnsure the following tools are installed:
Bash – Shell scripting language
Go – Ensure it matches the Cosmos SDK compatibility version
jq – Command-line JSON processor
wget – File retrieval tool
unzip – Utility to extract compressed files
build-essential – Compiler tools for building software packages
It's important to note that if your system firewall is up, the node host must make the following ports accessible for TCP connection:
9944 (for Web Socket)
9933 (for RPC)
3.2 Steps to run a validator node
To set up and run your validator node, please follow the instructions provided in the official Invest Network Validator Setup documentation:
Link:
3.3 After Successfully Running the Validator Node
You will be directed to your Validator Dashboard, where you can:
Track block proposals and staking metrics
Bond or unbond tokens
Manage your validator profile
View real-time network data and account activity
4. Login Section
Login involves connecting to a blockchain node via a valid Node URL and authenticating with a Keplr wallet. Once authenticated, you'll gain access to the validator dashboard and its associated tools.
By logging in, you can:
Connect your validator node to the network
Monitor real-time updates
Participate in consensus
Manage your account securely
Now, this section walks you step-by-step through the login process to help you securely access the Invest Network Validator Dashboard.
Step 1: Enter the Node URL
To begin, enter the URL of your validator node. This is the entry point to communicate with the blockchain
Go to the Node URL Input Field
Step 2: Click Submit
After entering the Node URL:
Click the Submit button.
The system checks the URL and attempts to establish a connection.
If successful, the interface will proceed to the wallet authentication step.
Step 3: Now connect your Keplr Wallet
5. Validator Dashboard
The Invest Network Validator Dashboard serves as the main hub for overseeing and managing validator operations. It combines essential tools, live performance data, and easy-to-use controls into one platform.
With this dashboard, you can:
Check validator performance and overall network contribution
Keep track of staking details, commissions, and rewards
Monitor proposed blocks, delegators, and total stake
Carry out actions like adding more funds or unbonding tokens
Edit validator profile information and status
The purpose of this dashboard is to make validator management straightforward while still providing deep insights into blockchain activity. From simple statistics to detailed performance analytics, everything is presented in one place, allowing you to stay updated and act quickly when needed.
5.1 Navigation Menu
The Navigation Menu is your main control panel. It helps you easily move between different sections of the validator interface. Each menu option serves a dedicated purpose to streamline your validator workflow.
Menu Includes:
Dashboard – Takes you to the main Validator Dashboard view with current status, performance stats, and wallet activity.
Block – Opens the Block Explorer screen, where you can check:
Block numbers
Block hashes
Validators involved in each block
Validators – Opens the Validators List with tabs to view:
Active, Inactive, and Deactivated validators
Validator-specific details like voting power, total stake, and delegators
Manage Account – Lets you manage your validator role. You can:
Bond more funds
Unbond tokens
Stop being a validator
My Account – Shows your:
Wallet balance
Transaction history
Validator Address – Displays your node’s address for reference.
Balance – Shows your wallet’s current token balance.
Logout – Securely log out of the application.
5.2 Metrics Section
This section displays macroeconomic indicators and network-wide performance benchmarks for INVST tokens. These metrics are vital for understanding the financial context in which your validator is operating.
Displayed Metrics:
Market Cap: Reflects the total valuation of all INVST tokens. This helps assess token economy health and investor interest.
INVST Price: Real-time pricing of 1 INVST token. Influences staking behavior, as higher prices may increase the value of rewards.
APY (Annual Percentage Rate): Your expected yield from staking. Use this to optimize your staking strategy or benchmark against other validators.
Total Issuance Total INVST tokens issued by the system.
5.3 Setting Up a Validator
When you have not yet registered as a validator, you will see a “Set up as a Validator” button under the Validator Status section.
Clicking this button opens the Setup as a Validator form. This form is where you register and configure your validator profile on the Invest Network.
5.3.1 Purpose of the Form
The form collects important details about your validator. This information is displayed to delegators and helps them decide whether to stake with you. A complete and accurate profile also adds credibility and transparency to your validator.
5.3.2 Information Required
The form includes the following fields:
Name – Enter your validator’s display name.
Description – Add a short description about your validator’s purpose, values, or reliability.
Website – Provide your official website or project link for delegators to learn more.
Identity – Input your validator’s identity details (such as a unique key or identifier).
Security Contact – Share an email address or contact information for security or technical issues.
5.3.3 Stake your validator
After creating your validator profile, the next step is to stake tokens and configure commission rates. This process activates your validator on the Invest Network.
Stake/Bond Amount
Enter the stake amount you want to bond for your validator.
You can click Max to use the maximum available balance.
Note: Your wallet must have at least the minimum bond amount + a free balance for fees. (In this example, the requirement is 103.8 INVST).
Commission (%)
Validators earn commissions from the rewards generated by delegators. Here you set your commission structure:
Max Rate
The maximum commission percentage your validator can ever charge.
Must be between 0.05 (5%) and 1 (100%).
Initial Rate
The commission percentage you want to start with.
Must be between 0.05 (5%) and your Max Rate.
Max Change Rate
The highest percentage by which you can increase your commission at once.
Must be between 0.05 (5%) and your Max Rate.
Finalize the Setup
Once all fields are filled, click Bond and Validate.
This action will:
Lock your chosen stake as the validator bond.
Register your validator with the chosen commission settings.
Activate your validator on the network.
5.4 Validator Status
This section shows you how your validator is doing right now. It tells you if your node is active, how much has been staked with it, how much commission you’re charging, and if anything needs your attention. Think of it as your validator’s health report.
1. Stake
This shows the total number of INVST tokens staked with your validator. It includes:
Your own tokens (called self-stake)
Tokens other users have staked with you (delegators)
Example: If you’ve staked 500 INVST and delegators have added 1,000 INVST, your total stake will show: Stake: 1,500 INVST
2. Commission
This is the fee you charge for running the validator. When your validator earns rewards, a small percentage goes to you, and the rest goes to your delegators.
Example: If you earn 100 INVST in rewards and your commission is 10%:
You keep 10 INVST
The remaining 90 INVST is shared among your delegators
3. Status
This tells you whether your validator is currently running and part of the network or not. There are three possible statuses:
Active – Everything is working. Your validator is running, participating in block creation, and earning rewards.
Inactive – Your validator isn’t active right now. This could be because:
You don’t have enough stake
Your validator has been down or offline
There was a penalty (called slashing) for bad behavior
Awaiting – You’ve registered your validator, but it’s not active yet. Usually, this means:
You need to stake more tokens
You’re waiting to be added to the network
5.4 Key Metrics
The Key Metrics section gives you a quick overview of how well your validator is doing and how much you’re contributing to the network.
This information is useful for:
Seeing how active your validator has been
Understanding how much support you’re getting from other users (delegators)
Checking your rewards and performance history
What’s Included:
Latest Block Proposed
Shows the most recent block your validator helped create.
It helps track the validator's active participation in block production and indicates their engagement and reliability in the consensus process.
Example: If your last proposed block was number 5,000,000, this is where it’ll show up.
Nominators
Number of nominators who are nominating this validator, including waiting validators
Total Nominators Stake Amount
Shows the total amount of tokens other users have staked with you.
Total amount staked by the nominators who are nominating this validator
Number of Blocks Proposed
Shows the total number of blocks your validator has proposed since it started.
This measures the validator’s overall contribution to network operations.
It highlights their reliability and uptime in proposing blocks.
Total Rewards:
Amount of total rewards earned by the validator
Shows the total rewards in INVST token form
5.5 Recent Wallet Activities
Validators perform several on-chain activities to maintain the network. These actions are recorded under Recent Wallet Activities and include:
Column
Description
Transaction Hash
A unique hexadecimal identifier for the transaction recorded on the blockchain. This allows you to verify and trace the transaction using a block explorer. Clickable in most UIs.
Type
Specifies the nature of the activity performed. Common types include: -Restart Validator-Stop Validator-Unbond Funds-getRewards (for claiming staking rewards)
Amount
Indicates the number of INVST tokens involved in the transaction: - Often 0 INVST for control-type actions like restarting or stopping validators - May show token amounts (e.g., 1 INVST) for financial operations like Unbond Funds.
Status
Shows the outcome of the transaction: - SUCCESS – The transaction was validated and recorded on-chain. - FAILED – Indicates that the transaction did not complete, possibly due to gas errors or invalid parameters.
6. Blocks
The Blocks page gives you a live look at what’s happening inside the Invest Network blockchain. Every few seconds, a new block is created — and this page lets you watch that happen in real time.
You can use this page to:
See which validator created each block
Check the block height (its number in the chain)
View the hash (unique ID) of the block
Monitor when the block was produced
It’s especially useful for validators who want to:
Prove they’ve produced blocks
Track their activity
Compare themselves with other validators
It’s also helpful for delegators and developers who want to make sure the network is active, healthy, and decentralized.
6.1 Top Metrics
At the top of the Blocks page, you’ll see Top Metrics — these are big-picture stats about the Invest Network network and its token (INVST). They update live, so you always have the latest information.
Here’s what each one means:
Market Cap
This is the total value of all INVST tokens currently in circulation.
Example: If the total number of INVST tokens is 1 million, and each is worth $100: Market Cap = $100,000,000
Why it matters:
It shows how valuable the network is overall.
A growing market cap usually means more people are using and trusting the network.
Invest Network Price
This shows the current price of one INVST token.
Example: If the Invest Network Price is $100, that’s how much 1 INVST token is worth on the market.
The price changes in real time, depending on buying/selling activity.
Validators and delegators use this to decide when to stake, trade, or hold.
Why it matters:
Inflation helps pay staking rewards.
Too much inflation can lower the value of each token.
A balanced inflation rate keeps the economy growing at a steady pace.
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
This is the estimated yearly return you get from staking your INVST tokens.
Example: If the APR is 18.5%, and you stake 1,000 INVST, you could earn around 185 INVST in one year (before commission or inflation).
APR depends on how many tokens are staked and how rewards are distributed.
Use it to compare staking with different validators.
Higher APR = better potential earnings from staking.
Total Supply
This is the total number of INVST tokens that supplied— including tokens that are staked, held in wallets, or traded on exchanges.
6.2 Blocks Table
The Blocks Table shows a live feed of the most recent blocks produced on the Invest Network blockchain. It’s like a real-time logbook of the network’s activity.
Each row in the table represents one block, and each column gives you a specific piece of information about it. This section is helpful for:
Validators checking if their blocks were successfully produced
Users confirming transactions
Developers exploring blockchain performance
Nominators monitoring validator activity
Let’s break down what each column means:
Block
This is the block number. It shows where the block sits in the chain.
Example: Block: 8014556. That means, this is the 8,014,556th block in the blockchain.
If you click on the block number, you’ll be taken to a detailed block view. That page shows:
1. All the transactions in that block
Gas usage (how much computation was used)
Block rewards (how much was earned for validating it)
Block Hash
This is a long string of characters — a unique ID for the block.
Example: 0x47865a94d6...4c8f345
Every block has its own hash, which is like a fingerprint. It’s created from the block’s contents and can’t be changed without invalidating the block.
Clicking the hash gives you technical details like:
1. Parent hash (the block that came before)
Consensus information
More data on how it was verified
Validator
This shows who created the block — the validator that proposed and signed it.
Example: Validator: Invest Network1kz...1456ad
This is either the validator's address or their display name (if available). You can click it to see:
Their validator profile
How much stake they have
How many blocks they’ve proposed
Their commission rate
Time
This column shows how recently the block was created.
Example: 1m ago means it was created 1 minute ago.
This updates in real-time, so you can see how frequently blocks are being produced.
7. Block Summary (Explorer)
The Block Summary highlights key metrics like the latest block height, top validator, and average block time, while the Block Details section provides in-depth information on individual blocks, including height, timestamp, transaction count, and the validating node. Validator performance metrics and transaction analytics offer a comprehensive view of the network's health, decentralization, and growth, enabling users to understand the blockchain's overall performance and user participation.
7.1 Block Summary
The Block Summary section provides a real-time overview of the Invest Network blockchain's current status. It allows users to monitor transaction volumes and block generation rates, giving a clear picture of network activity. Key metrics, such as block time, offer insights into the blockchain's efficiency and speed. Additionally, this section highlights user participation by analyzing transaction counts and validator activity, helping users understand the level of engagement and overall health of the network.
Latest Block: Displays the height of the most recently added block (e.g., 16,124,2323). This metric reflects the growth and activity level of the blockchain, showing how frequently new blocks are being generated.
Top Validator (Last 24hr): Identifies the validator with the best performance over the past 24 hours. Validators play a crucial role in producing blocks, validating transactions, and ensuring the security of the network. This metric helps users track the contribution and reliability of top-performing validators.
Block Time (Last 20 Blocks): Shows the average time taken to generate a block based on the last 20 blocks. It provides insights into the network's speed and efficiency, helping users assess how quickly transactions are being processed and confirmed.
7.2 Block List
This section provides a list of recently mined blocks along with comprehensive information about each block:
Blocks: A sequential identifier for each block in the chain (e.g., 4675635), showing the order of blocks and the blockchain’s growth.
Age: The exact time the block was created (e.g., 2024-09-28 04:14 am). This helps track when transactions were processed and provides a timeline of blockchain activity.
Block Hash: A unique cryptographic fingerprint for the block (e.g., 6EJCJ...KwScB). It ensures the block's immutability and integrity, making it tamper-proof and secure.
Transaction Count: The total number of transactions included in the block. This gives insights into the activity level during the block's creation and reflects network usage trends.
Validator: Displays the name or address of the validator responsible for producing the block (e.g., 0xh0043.8887). Validators play a key role in maintaining the network’s security by validating transactions and adding new blocks to the chain.
7.3 Filter (Newest)
This section allows users to sort blocks by newest or oldest and navigate through block history using pagination controls. It also provides insights into validator performance, including the number of blocks validated, top-performing validators in the last 24 hours, and details about validator accounts. These features help users monitor network stability, validator contributions, and overall decentralization effectively.
8. Validators
The Invest Network Validator Overview Page is like a directory of all the validators in the network. It gives you an organized list of who’s validating, how they’re performing, and whether they’re worth nominating your tokens to.
This page is especially useful for validators reviewing their own performance and comparing it with others.
You can think of it as the “validator leaderboard” — showing everything from who’s active to how much they’ve earned and how many people trust them.
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8.1 Validators Overview
The Validators Overview gives you a quick summary of how many validators are currently running, how well the network is doing, and how rewarding it is to stake ARL tokens. It's a good starting point for both validators and delegators to check the health of the network.
Total Validators
This shows how many validators are currently active on the Areal network.
Example: If it says 60 validators, that means there are 60 different nodes helping secure the blockchain right now.
Why this matters:
More validators = better decentralization and higher network security
It shows the level of participation in block creation and voting
Helps ensure no single validator has too much power
Note: If the number is dropping, it could mean validators are going offline or losing stake — a potential red flag.
Staking APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
This tells you how much return (in %) delegators can expect each year for staking their tokens.
Example: If APR is 18.5%, and you stake 100 ARL, you could earn 18.5 ARL in a year — before fees or taxes.
Why it’s useful:
Helps delegators decide if staking is worth it
Lets validators attract delegations by offering strong performance and returns
Changes based on how many tokens are staked, how many rewards are being distributed, and the network’s inflation settings
8.2 Validator Tabs
The validator list is organized into three tabs to help you easily explore different groups based on their current status.
All Validators:
Shows every validator in the network — active, inactive, or deactivated.
Use this if you want a full view of everyone who has ever joined the validator set.
Active:
These are the validators currently working, helping to produce blocks and earn rewards.
They meet the minimum stake requirement and haven’t been penalized or deactivated.
Inactive:
These validators are still registered but not currently participating in block production. This could be because of: 1. Not enough stake 2. Missed too many blocks 3. Temporary downtime
Deactivated:
These validators have been fully removed from the active set — either permanently or by choice.
They may have unbonded all their stake
Or been slashed or penalized
Or simply stopped validating
These are not eligible for staking or rewards — usually best to avoid unless they’re planning a relaunch.
7.3 All Validators List Table
The All Validators List Table shows all validators on the network in a clear, sortable format. Each row in the table is one validator, and each column gives you useful information to help you compare performance, reputation, and staking potential.
Whether you’re looking to delegate tokens, track your validator, or analyze the network, this table makes it easy.
Sr NoThis is just the serial number — like row numbers — to help you quickly count or refer to validators.
Name
The name of the validator, chosen by them to identify their node.
Example: Shinobi Validator, SecureStake Labs, or StakeNinja
Validator Address
The blockchain address associated with the validator (e.g., 0x47865...46845).
This address uniquely identifies the validator on the blockchain.
Clicking on the address opens a detailed page with metrics like blocks proposed, commission history, and staking statistics.
This transparency helps delegators make informed decisions when choosing a validator.
Status
Displays the validator’s current operational status.
The status column helps delegators identify reliable validators and avoid those not participating in the network.
Active: The validator is actively participating in block validation and consensus.
Deactivating: The validator is in the process of being removed from the active set due to insufficient stake, performance issues, or other reasons.
Inactive: The validator is not currently validating blocks and is out of the active set.
Total Stake
The total amount of tokens staked with the validator (e.g., 625.26 ARL).
This metric reflects the validator's overall influence in the network and their ability to attract delegations.
A higher total stake often indicates trustworthiness and strong performance, making the validator more likely to participate in block production.
Commission
The percentage of staking rewards retained by the validator as a fee for their services (e.g., 0.1%).
Commission rates allow delegators to understand how much of their rewards will be kept by the validator.
Validators with lower commissions may attract more delegators, but it’s important to balance commission rates with reliability and performance.
Self Stake
The amount of tokens the validator has staked themselves to maintain their role (e.g., 40.25 ARL).
Self-stake demonstrates the validator’s commitment to the network.
A higher self-stake often indicates reliability and alignment with the network's best interests.
Validators must maintain a minimum self-stake to remain in the active set. Insufficient self-stake can result in status changes to "Deactivating" or "Inactive".
Delegators
The number of users who have delegated tokens to the validator (e.g., 2).
This metric indicates the validator’s popularity and level of trust within the community.
A higher number of delegators suggests strong community support and trust in the validator.
Delegators play a key role in enhancing the validator’s total stake and network participation.
8. Validator Details
The Validator Details Page provides in-depth information about a validator’s performance, commission rates, and community engagement. Delegators can explore these details to make informed decisions about staking their tokens. It includes key metrics such as total stake, self-stake, delegator count, and commission structure, offering insights into the validator's reliability and efficiency. Validators can use this page to track their performance, monitor their contributions to the network, and compare their metrics with other validators, helping them improve and maintain their position within the ecosystem. This page ensures transparency and supports both delegators and validators in making data-driven decisions.
8.1 Wallet Address Field
Displays the unique blockchain address of the validator (e.g., 0x47685...8B145).
8.2 Name
The name of the validator (e.g., Shinobi Validator) serves as its identity within the network, making it easier for users and delegators to locate and recognize them. Validators often choose unique and meaningful names to establish trust and attract delegators.
8.3 Status
This indicates the current operational state of the validator. Understanding a validator’s status is crucial for delegators when choosing where to stake their tokens.
Active: The validator is currently validating blocks and actively participating in the network’s consensus mechanism.
Inactive: The validator is temporarily not participating in block validation, potentially due to downtime or issues.
Deactivating: The validator is transitioning out of active status, which could indicate reduced activity or operational changes.
8.4 Commission Rate
This is the percentage of staking rewards that the validator retains as payment for their services (e.g., 0.1%). A lower commission rate is generally more appealing to delegators, as it allows them to keep a larger share of the rewards. Validators with competitive rates often attract more delegators.
8.5 Commission Max Rate
The maximum commission rate a validator can charge (e.g., 0.2%) offers insight into the potential upper limit of their fees. This is a critical factor for delegators who want to assess the long-term cost of staking with a particular validator.
8.6 Commission Change Rate
This defines how quickly a validator can adjust their commission rate over time (e.g., 0.0%). It ensures that delegators are not caught off-guard by sudden fee increases or decreases, promoting stability and trust in the validator’s operations.
8.7 Total Stake
The combined total of tokens staked with the validator, including both the validator’s self-stake and delegator contributions (e.g., 115047755.57773653 ARL). This metric reflects the validator’s overall responsibility, popularity, and trustworthiness in the network.
8.8 Self-Stake
The number of tokens the validator has staked from their own holdings (e.g., 401287.8070295907 ARL). A significant self-stake demonstrates the validator’s commitment to the network and its security, reassuring delegators about their credibility.
8.9 Validator Since
The date the validator started operations on the network (e.g., 2024-09-28). This provides historical context about the validator’s experience and longevity in the network, which can influence delegators’ decisions.
8.10 Delegators
The total number of delegators who have staked tokens with this validator (e.g., 27). A high number of delegators often indicates a validator’s reliability, trustworthiness, and strong reputation within the network.
9. Manage Account
The Manage Account page is your personal dashboard for running your validator on the Invest Network. It’s where you can view your profile, track your performance, and take important actions like staking more, unbonding, or even stopping validation.
9.1 Manage Accounts has 2 sub-sections:
Info
Funds
9.2 Info Section:
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In the Info section, users can view and manage key details about their validator account.
Name: Name of the validator
Wallet Address
Displays the validator’s public wallet address.
Users can easily copy this address by clicking the “copy” icon next to it.
Stake
Shows the total amount of INVST tokens staked.
This includes both the validator’s own stake and the combined stake of their supporting nominators.
This metric reflects the validator’s influence and trustworthiness within the network.
Commission
Displays the commission rate charged by the validator.
This is the percentage of rewards the validator retains from the rewards earned by their nominators.
Status
Indicates the validator’s current operational status (e.g., Active, Inactive, Deactivating).
This helps nominators and validators understand whether the validator is currently participating in block validation and earning rewards.
9.3 Funds:
The Funds section offers several options for managing your validator funds and status:
9.3.1 Wallet Section
The Wallet section under Manage Account helps users monitor and manage their INVST token balances, making it easy to track funds and manage validator operations.
9.3.2 Key Features
Wallet Balance Overview
Total Balance
Shows the entire balance held in the account, including bonded and unbonded funds.
Example: 1800.14 INVST
Available Balance
Represents the spendable funds—the amount you can immediately transfer or use for other operations.
Example: 61.03 INVST
Locked Balance
Portion of the balance currently locked due to bonding, unbonding cooldown, or smart contracts.
Transfer Button
The Transfer button allows users to send funds from their available balance to another wallet address.
When a user clicks the Transfer button from the Funds tab of the Manage Account section, they are redirected to the Withdraw page, where they can securely send INVST coins to another address.
9.3.3 Transfer Workflow
Enter Recipient Address
The user enters the recipient’s wallet address.
A helpful note guides the user: “Enter the wallet address in which you want to send INVST coins.”
Enter Withdrawal Amount
The user specifies the amount of INVST tokens to transfer.
Example: 00
Review Balances
Displays:
Available Balance: Amount available to transfer (e.g., 61.03 INVST).
Estimated Fee: Estimated transaction fee
Confirm Transaction
You’ll be asked to approve the transaction in the Keplr wallet.
Security
This page ensures that transfers require proper authentication before funds can be moved.
The multisig requirement adds an extra layer of security by requiring additional signatures if configured.
Additional Sections
Below the Wallet Balance, users can expand:
Bond Details — to view or adjust bonded funds.
Payout — to claim staking rewards.
10. Bond Details
This section provides tools for managing staking-related operations:
Bonded: Displays the total number of tokens actively bonded and contributing to network validation (e.g., 10,000,000 INVST).
Unbonded: Indicates the number of tokens unbonded and available for withdrawal after the unbonding period (e.g., 0 INVST).
Actions:
Bond More Funds: Allows the validator to increase their total bond by staking additional tokens, strengthening their role in the network.
Unbond Funds: Provides an option to release bonded tokens, which will be withdrawable after the required unbonding period.
Stop Validating: Ends the validator’s participation in network validation, transitioning them to an inactive state.
10.1 Bond More Funds
The Bond More Funds feature lets you add more INVST tokens to your validator stake. Doing this boosts your:
Voting power
Visibility on the validator list
Chances of earning more rewards
This is especially useful if:
You want to move from “Awaiting” to “Active”
You’ve recently received more INVST tokens
You want to increase your validator’s trust and influence
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10.2 Additional Funds to Bond
The first input field allows users to manually enter the number of tokens they wish to bond for staking. For convenience, a Max Button is provided, which automatically fills in the maximum number of tokens available in the user’s connected wallet. This ensures users can quickly stake their entire available balance without manually entering the amount.
10.3 Authorize the Transaction
To authorize the transaction, you’ll be asked to approve the transaction in the Talisman wallet.
10.4 Sign and Submit Button
Once all required information is entered, users can finalize the bonding process by clicking the Sign and Submit Button. This action triggers the transaction through the connected wallet, which securely authorizes and processes the transaction. Gas fees are automatically calculated and deducted during this step, ensuring a seamless experience.
10.5 Note
After the transaction is successfully processed, a notification informs users that changes to their account status, such as updates to the total bonded tokens, may take some time to reflect on the interface. This transparency helps set clear expectations for users, ensuring they understand the timeline for updates.
11. Unbond
Unbonding is the process of removing your staked INVST tokens from a validator. Once unbonded, these tokens will eventually become withdrawable, meaning you can move them or use them elsewhere.
Unbonding gives you the freedom to adjust your stake — whether you’re switching validators, exiting staking, or just want to take profits.
Note: After you request to unbond, your tokens won’t be available immediately. There is a short waiting period called the unbonding period), which helps secure the network.
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11.1 Funds Available to Unbond
This section shows how many tokens you currently have bonded (i.e., locked) with a validator and are now eligible to unbond.
Example: Available to Unbond: 10,000 INVST
This is the maximum amount you can choose to unstake at this moment.
11.2 Unbond Amount Input Field
Here’s where you type in how many tokens you want to unbond.
Example: If you only want to unbond half of your tokens, and you have 10,000 INVST available:
Enter: 5000
You can also unbond a small portion if you just want to reduce your stake a little.
11.3 Unbond All Button
Click this if you want to unstake everything you currently have available.
This saves time — you don’t have to manually enter the number.
Use this if you're planning to stop validating or move all your stake to another validator.
11.4 Unbonding Period Notification
After you submit your request, your tokens go into a waiting period before they’re free.
Unbonding Period: 10 minutes
During this time:
Your tokens are locked (you can’t use or move them)
You are not earning staking rewards
The network processes your unbonding to protect against sudden stake withdrawals
This time delay helps keep the network secure and predictable.
11.5 Authorize the Transaction
You’ll be asked to approve the transaction in the Talisman wallet. This ensures that only you can authorize the request.
11.6 Sign and Submit Button
Click Sign and Submit
Your wallet will ask for confirmation and apply a small gas fee
The unbonding process begins immediately
You’ll get a notification confirming that your request has been received.
After the unbonding period ends, your tokens will appear in your wallet as available to withdraw.
12. Re-Validate
In case you have stopped the validator, you can restart it by clicking on the "Re-Validate" button.
12.1 Wallet Address Field
This section shows your validator wallet address — the one linked to your validator account.
Example: 0x4768589...8B145
There’s a copy icon next to it so you can quickly copy the address.
You might need it to confirm transactions, log validator activity, or for support.
Tip: Always double-check that the address matches the one you used for staking.
12.2 Authorize
To confirm that it’s really you stopping the validator, you’ll need to approve the transaction in the Talisman wallet. It acts as your secure password for blockchain actions
12.3 Sign and Submit Button
Click the Sign and Submit button
Your wallet will ask you to confirm the transaction
You’ll also pay a small gas fee to finalize the process
After submitting:
You’ll see a notification that your validator deactivation is being processed
It may take a few minutes for your validator status to update from "Active" to "Deactivated"
This delay ensures all network data is synced before removing your validator.
What Happens After?
You are no longer in the active validator set
Your validator won’t earn any more rewards
You can still withdraw unbonded tokens or rejoin later by repeating the setup steps
13. Payout section:
Once you've delegated your stake to one or more validators, your rewards accumulate as they successfully produce blocks. As a nominator, you are responsible for manually claiming your share of these rewards. The Invest Network interface makes this process simple and secure. (add screenshots)
13.1 Overview of Payout Table
The payout table includes the following columns:
Column
Description
Validator
Displays the validator’s unique address.
Remaining
Displays any leftover rewards pending claim.
Payout
A button to claim the rewards.
How to Claim Rewards
1. Regular Payout
Click the "Payout" button in the row corresponding to the validator.
The system will automatically select the latest era with unclaimed rewards.
Clicking the button triggers a process that distributes rewards earned in that era.
2. Custom ERA Payout
Use the "Custom ERA" button to manually specify an era to claim rewards for.
Example: If the validator has rewards in an earlier era that weren’t automatically claimed, the user can select that era.
Enter the desired era and click Custom ERA.
Security and Steps
After clicking Custom ERA, users will:
Enter the Era number to confirm the transaction.
Click Submit to authorize the payout.
Custom ERA: In the Payout section, the user also has an additional option called Custom Era. The user needs to enter an era within the valid range.
14. Era Table
The Era Table in the Funds section of Manage Account helps users track rewards earned per era.
Column
Description
ERA Index
Displays the specific era number (e.g., 30219) for which rewards might be available.
Rewards
Shows the total staking rewards earned for that era.
How It Works
When a user is eligible for rewards in a given era, this table will display the relevant era index and the reward amount.
If no rewards are available yet (as shown in the screenshots), it will display “No Data Available”.
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