Getting Started

To get started with PAYG or Stake, beging by visiting ignite.benqi.fi

Click on the My Validators tab located at the top left. From there, open the Validator Option box and select your cloud provider of choice.

At this point, you will be prompted to Select Payment Method, choosing between:

1. Pay As You Go,

2. Stake

There will be a different flow depending on your choice, which we'll cover below.

Pay As You Go

If you selected PAYG in Step 1, you will now:

• Select the Staking Duration: Choose the length of time you'd like your validator to run by selecting between the options of 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks.

• Provide Node Detail:

  • Enter your Node ID. This is provided by the cloud service provider or platform where you are running your validator.

  • Input the BLS ID Code, which is specific to your node. It is usually generated when you configure your node's validator keys.

  • Provide the BLS Signature to verify your node and complete the process. Like the BLS ID Code, it can be found in the node's configuration files or provided by your cloud platform during the validator setup.

The next steps are:

1. Select Node Details: AVAX, QI or USDC

2. Pay & Register

Stake

If you selected Stake in Step 1, you will now:

• Select the Staking Model:

  • Choose whether you want to pay using AVAX only, or a combination of AVAX and QI.

• Select the Payment Options:

  • Choose the method for paying validator setup fees, such as QI, AVAX, or USDC. The platform will display the total cost.

• Stake & Register:

  • Complete the payment, register your automated validator, and begin contributing to the network while earning QI rewards.

If you selected Stake in Step 1, you will now: