pNode guideXFDP
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
If XFDP is new to you, start here. The program is not the pNode setup process itself; it is delegation support for licensed operators who prove reliable operation.
XFDP broadens the Xandeum storage provider network by delegating XAND to reliable licensed pNode operators.
The XAND stake delegated through the program is called XFSD and is designed to incubate enrolled operators.
Devnet participation is the prerequisite for receiving mainnet delegation support.
Participation path
The path moves from Devnet operation to Mainnet qualification, then to the delegation effect on STOINC reward weight.
Buy a pNode license and run a Xandeum pNode successfully on Devnet while meeting performance requirements for at least 5 Xandeum Yugas.
Licensed operators that keep acceptable Devnet performance and operate on Mainnet qualify for XFSD support.
Delegated stake is an important factor in mainnet STOINC because active stake contributes to weighted pNode rewards.
Review STOINCDelegation mechanics
Once the qualification path is clear, the two delegation layers show why each Yuga can rebalance the result.
10M XAND match cap per pNode, with outside stake over 20M excluded for that Yuga.
A fixed pool of 150,000,000 XAND is divided equally among all eligible pNodes.
A 1:1 match of outside stake from non-foundation sources. The pool is capped at 500M XAND overall and 10M XAND per pNode.
Residual Delegation and Match Delegation are independently rebalanced each Yuga.
Performance criteria
Treat this as the operating checklist: licensed status, reliability, update discipline, stake caps, and program conduct.
Only licensed pNodes are eligible for XFDP. Permissionless pNodes are not eligible for Foundation delegation.
Devnet and Mainnet performance criteria must be maintained, including acceptable reliability and responsiveness.
Operators must implement Xandeum Foundation requested software updates within the requested timeframe.
Any pNode whose outside stake exceeds 20M XAND will not receive Foundation delegation for that Yuga.
Xandeum Foundation reserves the right to exclude any participant for security, conduct, or program reasons.
Once a pNode or operator is back in compliance, XFSD can be restored over time.
Program note
The program exists to maximize decentralization, reliability, and performance of the Xandeum Storage Provider Network while increasing the number of pNodes that provide storage.
Next steps
After XFDP, most readers need one of three next pages: setup guidance, reward mechanics, or current public updates.
Use the setup guide to understand owner, operator, manager, and portal steps before assuming program eligibility.
Open pNode guideSTOINC explains why active stake, performance, storage, eligibility, and boosts matter once pNodes are live.
Review STOINCProgram terms can evolve. Use the blog for current operator notes, governance changes, and public announcements.
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