XFDP

XFDP delegation for reliable pNodes.

The Xandeum Foundation Delegation Program strengthens the storage provider network on Mainnet by delegating XAND to operators who prove they can run licensed pNodes reliably.

What XFDP is

A practical bridge from proven Devnet work to Mainnet stake support.

Foundation delegation

XFDP broadens the Xandeum storage provider network by delegating XAND to reliable licensed pNode operators.

XFSD stake support

The XAND stake delegated through the program is called XFSD and is designed to incubate enrolled operators.

Mainnet readiness

Devnet participation is the prerequisite for receiving mainnet delegation support.

Participation path

Eligibility starts with real pNode operation.

1. Devnet participation

Buy a pNode license and run a Xandeum pNode successfully on Devnet while meeting performance requirements for at least 5 Xandeum Yugas.

2. Mainnet qualification

Licensed operators that keep acceptable Devnet performance and operate on Mainnet qualify for XFSD support.

3. Storage income impact

Delegated stake is an important factor in mainnet STOINC because active stake contributes to weighted pNode rewards.

Review STOINC

Delegation mechanics

XFDP combines equal support with outside-stake matching.

QualifyLicensed pNode + 5 Devnet Yugas
Residual150M XAND pool divided across eligible pNodes
MatchOutside stake matched 1:1 within caps
RebalanceProgram updates every Yuga
Caps500M total match pool

10M XAND match cap per pNode, with outside stake over 20M excluded for that Yuga.

Residual Delegation

A fixed pool of 150,000,000 XAND is divided equally among all eligible pNodes.

Match Delegation

A 1:1 match of outside stake from non-foundation sources. The pool is capped at 500M XAND overall and 10M XAND per pNode.

Yuga rebalancing

Residual Delegation and Match Delegation are independently rebalanced each Yuga.

Performance criteria

Delegation is earned by staying useful, updated, and compliant.

Licensed pNodes only

Only licensed pNodes are eligible for XFDP. Permissionless pNodes are not eligible for Foundation delegation.

Performance maintained

Devnet and Mainnet performance criteria must be maintained, including acceptable reliability and responsiveness.

Update compliance

Operators must implement Xandeum Foundation requested software updates within the requested timeframe.

Stake cap

Any pNode whose outside stake exceeds 20M XAND will not receive Foundation delegation for that Yuga.

Security and conduct

Xandeum Foundation reserves the right to exclude any participant for security, conduct, or program reasons.

Restoration path

Once a pNode or operator is back in compliance, XFSD can be restored over time.

Program note

The Foundation can update XFDP and incentives over time.

The program exists to maximize decentralization, reliability, and performance of the Xandeum Storage Provider Network while increasing the number of pNodes that provide storage.