Validator & Staking Primer
An educational briefing on consensus roles, delegation language, epoch rewards, and the vocabulary used in staking discussions.
Purpose
Staking discussions are dense with specialised terms — vote accounts, epochs, inflation, commission rates, and more. This primer gives you the vocabulary to read staking documentation, validator dashboards, and community discussions with confidence.
Covered topics
- What validators do and how they differ from RPC nodes
- Delegation mechanics and stake account structure
- Epochs, leader schedules, and reward distribution language
- Commission, APY, and inflation — what the numbers mean
- Risks vocabulary: slashing, downtime, and concentration
Format
A 75-minute video briefing with slides, followed by a Q&A. You receive a summary sheet of key terms within 24 hours.
Audience
Suitable for readers who already understand basic Solana concepts (accounts, transactions, wallets) and want to go deeper into staking terminology. Not intended as financial advice on which validators to choose.
Pricing
£95 for individual briefings. Team briefings (up to four attendees on one call) are £160.
Book a primer with your current knowledge level and specific questions.