Algorand (ALGO)

Validators

https://reti.nodely.io/validators/45

Overview

Metrics	Value
Stake activation time	Instant
Auto-compounding	Enabled via the pooling mechanism we use (Reti Pooling)
Unbonding time	Instant. No lockup times
Rewards frequency	Rewards are distributed every 3 hours
Active set	None
Slashing	None

Staking workflow

How does staking work?	Algorand uses its own version of PoS called Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS). This system randomly selects block proposers and validators based on their stake, using cryptography to ensure fairness and security. No one can cheat the system or work together to control it because the selection happens privately and automatically. Algorand’s staking rewards are given to users who actively contribute to network security by bringing their Algo online to participate in consensus. When an account’s proposed block is written to the chain, if the proposing account has at least 30,000 Algo then it will then be given an amount of Algo as a reward. Full staking flow including block proposal and voting and can be found here: https://developer.algorand.org/docs/get-details/algorand_consensus/
What is the staking process?	To start earning rewards, you will need to add your stake to the delegation pool provided by Kiln. When an account’s proposed block is written to the chain, if the proposing pool has at least 30,000 Algo then it will then be given an amount of Algo as a reward which will be distributed every 3 hours
Do funds move out to another wallet?	On Algorand with Reti pooling, the user maintains control of their Algo at all times, despite funds being sended over to Reti global contract and finally to the validator pool contract. Those contracts are audited, controlled and deployed by the Algorand foundation. Validator owner wallet can not recover those funds.
Can I keep staking/unstaking from/to the same wallet?	Yes, you can increase the staked amount or unstake part of it at anytime. To prevent gaming of the system, stakers who add or remove stake during an epoch receive only a partial reward for that epoch. The partial reward is calculated based on the percentage of time the staker was active in the epoch.
Can I select how much of my wallet balance I want to stake?	Yes, you select the amount of tokens you want to stake to earn rewards.
How do I unstake?	You can unstake by unbonding your funds, unstaking is immediate
Can I unstake part of the staked balance?	Yes
How is my balance computed at epoch N for the rewards distribution?	The balance computed at block N for the rewards distribution is the balance at block N.
What is the slashing risk on Algorand?	Currently there is no slashing risk with Algorand Staking, While other networks rely on slashing penalties to discourage malicious behavior, Algorand removes poorly performing nodes with algorithmic removal
How is commission paid?	Commissions are paid to the validator every 3 hours (Reti Pooling) and auto-compounded by default
Staking rewards vs Governance	The introduction of staking rewards is a significant change from Algorand's previous governance-focused reward system. While governance rewards incentivized community participation in decision-making, staking rewards shift the focus to active network participation. This change makes the network more decentralized. The old governance rewards will gradually wind down as staking rewards take center stage. While the xGov program will continue to fund community projects, the pivot will be on retroactive grants for ecosystem builders rather than general governance participation.