Validator & Staking Nodes — Compare & Deploy
Proof-of-stake validator Nodes that secure blockchain networks and earn staking rewards
NodeOps Console lets you deploy and manage validator & staking Nodes with no manual setup — choose a protocol, subscribe, and your Node is running in seconds.
Available protocols
| Protocol | Node Type | License Required | Delegation | From ($/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avail | Validator | No | No | $7.50 |
| Beam | Validator | Yes | No | $40.00 |
| XAI | Sentry | Yes | Yes | $15.00 |
Pricing comparison
Compare monthly subscription costs across validator & staking protocols:
| Protocol | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avail | $7.50 | $7.13 | $6.75 | $6.00 |
| Beam | $40.00 | $38.00 | $36.00 | $32.00 |
| XAI | $15.00 | $14.25 | $13.50 | $12.75 |
Longer subscriptions include discounts up to 30%. Prices shown are per license per month.
Protocol details
Avail
Web3 infrastructure layer allowing modular execution layers to scale and interoperate in a trust-minimized way through data availability.
- Node Type: Validator
- License Required: No
- Delegation: Not supported
- Starting Price: $7.50/month
Deploy Avail Node | Get Started with Console
Beam
Permissionless proof-of-stake Layer 1 blockchain for gaming. Beam Nodes validate transactions and add new blocks to the network.
- Node Type: Validator
- License Required: Yes — Beam:Node Token (ERC-721) + 20,000 BEAM minimum stake
- Delegation: Not supported
- Starting Price: $40.00/month
Deploy Beam Node | Get Started with Console
XAI
Gaming blockchain with Sentry Nodes that validate network operations. Offers basic shared and premium dedicated operator plans.
- Node Type: Sentry
- License Required: Yes — Sentry Key
- Delegation: Supported
- Starting Price: $15.00/month
Deploy XAI Node | Get Started with Console
FAQ
What are validator & staking Nodes?
Proof-of-stake validator Nodes that secure blockchain networks and earn staking rewards
How much does it cost to run validator & staking Nodes on NodeOps?
Pricing starts from $7.50/month. Longer subscriptions receive discounts up to 30%.
Do I need technical expertise to run these Nodes?
No. NodeOps Console handles all hardware, installation, updates, and uptime management. You can deploy Nodes with just a few clicks using the NaaS (Node-as-a-Service) model.
What next?
- Get Started with NodeOps Console to deploy your first Node
- View all supported protocols on NodeOps Console
- Learn about Node-as-a-Service and how NodeOps handles the technical complexity