QoreChain Validator & Light Node Program
Secure the quantum-safe Layer 1, operate cross-network infrastructure, and earn from block production, bridge attestations, and inter-chain operations across 36 connected chains.
About QoreChain
QoreChain is a quantum-safe, AI-native Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK. It combines post-quantum cryptography (ML-DSA-87, ML-KEM-1024, SHAKE-256), a triple-VM execution environment (EVM, CosmWasm, SVM), and a cross-network validator architecture connecting 36 blockchains. QoreChain Association (CHE-484.963.998), Rolle, Switzerland.
Three Ways to Participate
Validator (100,000 QOR minimum)
Produce blocks, operate cross-network bridges and validators across 36 chains. Three revenue streams: block production + bridge attestation + cross-network validation. Requires 100,000 QOR self-stake.
Light Node (1,000 QOR minimum)
Verify data, relay transactions, maintain network density. Earn 3% of all network fees. Requires 1,000 QOR. No slashing risk. Low hardware requirements.
Delegator (any amount)
Stake QOR with validators or light nodes to earn proportional rewards. No minimum amount.
Multi-Stream Validator Revenue
Unlike single-chain validators that earn only block rewards, QoreChain validators participate in cross-network operations that generate additional revenue streams. At network maturity, a significant share of projected validator revenue comes from bridge attestation fees and cross-network operations.
Validators do more than produce blocks: they help secure QoreChain itself, monitor connected networks, attest cross-chain activity, and support settlement across the interchain layer.
Validator Selection & Network Role
QoreChain uses reputation-based validator selection alongside stake weighting. Validators build reputation through uptime, honest attestation history, and network contribution, not just capital. This reduces centralization pressure and rewards operational excellence.
Pool classification is dynamic and can be recalculated as the network evolves, giving operators a clear path to improve their role through performance and delegation.
| Pool | Block share | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| RPoS Pool | 40% | Reputation ≥ 70th percentile and stake ≥ median |
| DPoS Pool | 35% | Total delegation ≥ 10,000 QOR |
| PoS Pool | 25% | All remaining validators |
Validator Requirements
Validators are expected to run reliable infrastructure with enough compute, storage, and network capacity to maintain uptime, participate in consensus, and perform cross-network validation duties.
Minimum validator self-stake remains 100,000 QOR. Hardware requirements may be refined before mainnet based on final network parameters.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Modern multi-core server, 8+ cores recommended |
| RAM | 16GB+ for validator operations |
| Storage | SSD, 200GB+ initial capacity with room for chain growth |
| Network | 100+ Mbps dedicated connection, low latency preferred |
| Uptime | >95% required to avoid downtime penalties |
Pre-TGE: Save 70%+ (Limited Time)
Operators who commit before the Token Generation Event pay significantly less than post-TGE standard pricing. Lifetime licenses and priority chain selection are available exclusively in the Pre-TGE phase.
Genesis Validator Licenses (100 slots)
| Tier | Slots | Pre-TGE | Post-TGE | You save | QOR allocation | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional | 15 | $50,000 | $150,000 | 67% | 500,000 QOR | All 74 features, lifetime |
| Professional | 30 | $18,000 | $60,000 | 70% | 150,000 QOR | Up to 30 features, 3 yr |
| Builder | 30 | $6,000 | $20,000 | 70% | 50,000 QOR | Up to 10 features, 2 yr |
| Community | 25 | $3,000 | $10,000 | 70% | -- | Up to 5 features, 1 yr |
All validators must hold a minimum of 100,000 QOR self-stake. Community tier holders must purchase QOR separately.
Cross-Network License Pricing
| Tier | Chains | Pre-TGE /yr | Post-TGE /yr | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S -- Blue-chip | Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana | $5,000 - $6,000 | $18,000 - $20,000 | 67-72% |
| 1 -- Major EVM | BSC, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base | $2,000 - $2,500 | $7,000 - $8,000 | 69-71% |
| 2 -- Hot L1/L2 | Berachain, Hyperliquid, Monad, Sei, Sonic, Starknet, Sui, TON | $1,500 - $2,000 | $5,000 - $6,500 | 69-70% |
| 3 -- ZK/OP rollups | zkSync Era, Linea, Scroll, Blast, Mantle | $1,000 - $1,200 | $3,500 - $4,000 | 70-71% |
| 4 -- Non-EVM | XRPL, Stellar, Hedera, Algorand, Cardano, Polkadot, Tezos, TRON, NEAR, Filecoin, Cronos, Kaia, Plasma | $600 - $800 | $2,000 - $2,500 | 68-70% |
| IBC -- Cosmos | Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, Noble, Celestia, Stride, Akash, Babylon, Injective | $400 | $1,500 | 73% |
Lifetime licenses (4x annual, one-time) are available exclusively during the Pre-TGE phase.
Light Node Program
Light node licenses can be purchased directly from the QoreChain Dashboard at https://dashboard.qorechain.io/tools. QOR is not included in the license price and must be acquired separately.
Operators must hold a minimum of 1,000 QOR to run a light node. QOR must be purchased separately from the license.
| Pre-TGE | Post-TGE | |
|---|---|---|
| License price | $50 | $500 |
| Includes QOR | No (buy 1,000 QOR separately) | No (buy 1,000 QOR separately) |
| Reward share | 3% of all network fees | 3% of all network fees |
| Slashing risk | None | None |
| Hardware | 2 CPU, 4GB RAM, 50GB SSD | Same |
| Max light nodes | 10,000 network cap | Same |
| Purchase | dashboard.qorechain.io/tools | Same |
Staking & Security
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Validator minimum self-stake | 100,000 QOR |
| Light node minimum stake | 1,000 QOR |
| Validator unbonding | 21 days |
| Light node unbonding | 14 days |
| Redelegation cooldown | Instant once, then 21-day lock |
| Commission | 5% floor, 20% cap, 1% max daily change |
| Fee distribution | 37% validators / 30% burned / 20% treasury / 10% stakers / 3% light nodes |
| Downtime slashing | 0.01% (validators only; no slashing for light nodes) |
| Double-sign slashing | 5% + permanent removal |
| Progressive slashing | Escalating: 1% base, 1.5x per repeat, 33% cap, 6-day decay |
How to Get Started
All licenses (Genesis Validator, cross-network features, light nodes) are applied for and purchased through the QoreChain Dashboard at https://dashboard.qorechain.io/tools
Permissionless PoS delegation opens at mainnet launch.
Questions: nodes@qorechain.io
In this case, Pre-TGE means before listing. Pricing may change after listing. Licenses are not offered in jurisdictions where unlawful. Nothing in this document constitutes an offer of securities. QoreChain Association -- CHE-484.963.998 -- Rolle, Switzerland.