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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South African Community Validator validator and what do they do on Solana?+
The South African Community Validator validator is a Solana network validator that processes transactions, produces blocks, and secures the network through proof-of-stake consensus. Delegators can stake SOL with the South African Community Validator validator to earn rewards while helping decentralize the Solana network. The South African Community Validator validator currently has 4,265.69 SOL in total stake.
How long has the South African Community Validator validator been running?+
The South African Community Validator validator has been active on Solana for approximately 2 years, first receiving stake in epoch 701. A longer track record generally indicates a more experienced and reliable operator.
What staking APY does the South African Community Validator validator offer?+
The South African Community Validator validator currently offers an estimated total APY of 0.11%. This includes 0.00% from staking rewards and 0.11% from Jito MEV tips. APY can fluctuate based on network conditions, validator performance, and MEV activity.
What commission does the South African Community Validator validator charge?+
The South African Community Validator validator charges a 500% commission on staking rewards. This means stakers receive -400% of their earned rewards, while the validator retains 500%.
How reliable is the South African Community Validator validator?+
The South African Community Validator validator has an uptime of 0.0% and a vote success rate of 0.00%. High uptime means the validator consistently participates in consensus, which is important for earning maximum staking rewards. The current skip rate is 0.00%.
Does the South African Community Validator validator support Jito MEV rewards?+
Yes, the South African Community Validator validator runs the Jito validator client and distributes MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) tips to stakers. This provides an additional source of yield on top of standard staking rewards. Jito MEV currently contributes approximately 0.11% APY.
How do I stake SOL with the South African Community Validator validator?+
Connect your Solana wallet, enter the amount of SOL you want to stake, and select the South African Community Validator validator as your target. The staking transaction will create a new stake account and delegate it. Your stake will become active after one epoch (approximately 2–3 days), after which you'll start earning rewards.
What is the South African Community Validator validator's WizScore and what does it mean?+
The South African Community Validator validator has a WizScore of 0.0 out of 10. The WizScore is a composite metric from StakeWiz that evaluates validators based on performance, uptime, commission, stake concentration, and other factors. A higher score indicates a more reliable and well-run validator.
Why is the South African Community Validator validator showing as delinquent?+
The South African Community Validator validator is currently flagged as delinquent, meaning it has fallen behind in voting on the Solana network. This can happen due to hardware issues, software bugs, or network connectivity problems. While delinquent, the validator does not earn staking rewards. You may want to consider redelegating your stake to an active validator until the issue is resolved.
How are staking rewards distributed?+
Solana staking rewards are distributed automatically at the end of each epoch (approximately every 2–3 days). Rewards are added directly to your stake account balance and compound automatically. The validator takes their commission percentage before distributing the remainder to delegators proportional to their stake.
How do I unstake my SOL from the South African Community Validator validator?+
To unstake, select your stake account and click the unstake button. Your stake will enter a cooldown period lasting one epoch (approximately 2–3 days). After the cooldown completes, your SOL becomes withdrawable back to your wallet. If you have MEV rewards, you can harvest them before unstaking.