# VALIDATOR TOOLS VENOM POOLS

By [Venom Pools](https://paragraph.com/@venom-pools) · 2023-07-25

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Validator eligibility on the Venom blockchain is determined through a Proof-of-Stake election process, factoring in stake size and more.

This method fortifies network security by optimizing the number and distribution of active validators, setting the stage for successful validator sessions.

Ever wonder what ties together the validator nodes powering a network?

Dive into the heart of the Venom Blockchain: our Message Passing Protocol. More than a communication tool, it's the crucial coordinator that drives consensus decisions.

This Message Passing Protocol allows validators to share important data - like candidate blocks, votes, and more - keeping everyone in sync.

It's important to note that these messages are different from the ones accounts send to each other.

This Protocol gives the Venom blockchain a way to synchronize the chain's state and communicate to reach a consensus agreement.

Heads up!

Venom Pools is under maintenance on venom.network and will be back next week on Testnet. We appreciate your patience.

Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your continued support during this phase.

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*Originally published on [Venom Pools](https://paragraph.com/@venom-pools/validator-tools-venom-pools)*