ValidatorsDelegation
Strategy
Aero distributes stake in a structured and fair manner— prioritizing Solana contributors, new validators, and dedicated ecosystem participants.
Supporting Contributors
where they are in their validator journey.
Tier | SOL Allocation | Targeted Validators | Graduation Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |  | Early-stage validators, Solana product teams, SFDP applicants | |
2 | | Transitional support for validators growing external delegation | |
3 | | Long-term ecosystem contributors with sustained value | |
Tier 1
Early-stage validators, Solana infra projects, SFDP applicants
SOL Allocation5,001 - 10,000
Graduation Threshold100,000
Tier 2
Transitional support for validators growing external delegation
SOL Allocation2,501 - 5,000
Graduation Threshold200,000
Tier 3
Long-term ecosystem contributors with sustained value
SOL Allocation500 - 2,500
Graduation Threshold500,000
Delegation Principles
Let's build the Solana validator ecosystem together!
Prioritize Solana contributorsSFDP applicants and ecosystem participants receive priority delegation.
Maximize impactShare more stake to new validators as they begin their journey
Real people, real teamsTeams must display a real plan, product, or community and commit to build on Solana full-time.
Broad criteriaCommunities, artists, developers, content creators, node operators, and startups welcome.
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