# Bringing Zero Commission Staking to Starknet

By [Karnot](https://paragraph.com/@karnot) · 2024-09-23

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Starknet achieved a significant milestone with the approval of [SNIP 18: Staking’s First Stage on Starknet](https://community.starknet.io/t/snip-18-staking-s-first-stage-on-starknet/114334) introducing native staking to the network. With an overwhelming 98.94% vote in favor, this proposal positions Starknet as the only L2 to support staking, marking a crucial step towards realizing it’s vision of a truly decentralized ecosystem.

The Importance of Staking
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Staking is a fundamental mechanism for blockchains, offering benefits that extend beyond simple yield generation.

*   **Enhanced Network Security**: Enables economic participation from token holders.
    
*   **Long-term Network Stability**: Stakers are vital in [block production, attestation, and proving](https://community.starknet.io/t/snip-18-staking-s-first-stage-on-starknet/114334#:~:text=the%20network%20by-,producing%2C%20attesting%2C%20and%20proving%20blocks,-.%20However%2C%20it%E2%80%99s%20not).
    
*   **Community Engagement**: Opens opportunities for participation and network growth.
    

**Understanding Starknet's Staking Model**
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Starknet's implementation introduces a dual participation model that enhances decentralization and aligns network engagement with economic interests:

### Participants:

*   **Validators:** Run nodes with a minimum of 20,000 STRK, earning rewards from self-staked tokens and commissions on delegated funds.
    
*   **Delegators:** Participate without running infrastructure by delegating any amount of STRK to existing validators.
    

Furthermore, integrating native staking also extends STRK's utility to being a gas fee token, governance token, and yield-generating staked asset.

Native Staking with Karnot: Empowering Starknet's Ecosystem
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As Starknet's leading Rollup-as-a-Service provider and an active maintainer of [Madara](https://x.com/MadaraStarknet) (a sequencer & mainnet-ready full node), Karnot offers a unique validator option that aligns closely with Starknet's vision of a decentralised ecosystem.

### Key Features of Karnot's Validator:

1.  **0% Commission:** We intend to launch our validator without any commission allowing more value to flow back into the community.
    
    1.  Our primary goal for offering staking **isn't revenue generation**, but to contribute toward strengthening the ecosystem and advancing Starknet's decentralized vision.
        
    2.  Our projected roadmap doesn’t include changes to our zero commission policy, as we don’t see staking as a revenue source; we primarily offer RaaS services for the same. However, if there’s a change in this plan, you can be well assured that all delegators will be communicated well in advance. That’s a big if though :)
        
2.  **Ecosystem Focus:** With nearly two years of experience in the Starknet space, the Karnot team is exclusively dedicated to building and innovating **within** the Starknet ecosystem. We're aware of multiple stakers and staking solutions launching on Starknet, including companies that offer services across various chains and ecosystems.
    
    1.  While cross-chain experience has its merits, our focus on Starknet allows us to stay deeply engaged with the ecosystem's latest developments. This engagement is reflected in our up-to-date clients, new integrations, and optimized yield strategies.
        
3.  **Technical Expertise:** The Karnot team collaborates with projects such as **Kakarot and Pragma**, running full nodes, sequencers, and core infrastructure support. Delegating with Karnot places your funds with Karnot’s secure, battle-tested infrastructure.
    
4.  **Governance Participation:** We are actively involved in Starknet governance, community forums, and technical discussions. By staking with Karnot, you strengthen the voice of engaged stakeholders in Starknet's growth.
    
5.  **Dedicated Support:** Our exclusive focus on the Starknet ecosystem **ensures fast updates and 24/7 support** for our nodes.
    

![Just "Stake with Karnot"](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cc46f2cc01f29888bd6070cd0b4974bbf5702eade1a9b0a6217cda32966900dd.png)

Just "Stake with Karnot"

### How to Stake with Karnot:

*   **Coming Soon**: A user-friendly Karnot staking dashboard where you can:
    
    *   Connect any compatible wallet containing STRK
        
    *   Stake and manage your delegations
        
    *   View validator details including identity, addresses, active stake, and commission percentage
        

Empowering Starknet's Future Through Staking
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At Karnot, we strive to achieve Starknet’s vision of a decentralised integrity-focused ecosystem, your stake contributes to allowing Karnot’s development of crucial infrastructure for Starknet and its app chains.

To get started or learn more about staking with Karnot, visit our [website](https://www.karnot.xyz/) or follow us on [Twitter](https://x.com/karnotxyz). Together, we can contribute to Starknet's decentralization and secure its future as a leading Layer 2 solution.

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*Originally published on [Karnot](https://paragraph.com/@karnot/bringing-zero-commission-staking-to-starknet)*