# Validator Nodez {% hint style="warning" %} The Nodez was deprecated when we transitioned to the foundation. Today, with restaking options and other innovations, the community has access to better ways to earn yield on their AVAX. {% endhint %} We have chosen the Avalanche chain for multiple reasons. One of them is the Proof of Stake mechanism thanks to Validatorz running the network. In the heart of SkullzCity runs a **Validator Node** powering the Avalanche Mainnet. Fees generating from Transactions will directly benefit to Skullzcity's treasury SkullzCity will also benefit from Performance and Transaction fees from Node's Delegators [Learn more about Staking mechanism and Avalanche Nodes](https://docs.avax.network/nodes/validate/staking) ## Introduction to the Validator Nodez ![Launched on July 29th 2022](/files/j4ycJh2ZWK98uLJJ1vvj) Our Nodez is up and Running: ![Avascan capture August 3rd 2022](/files/ZOoO8mcc6AaLAJfGdwsU) We are really excited about this news since this was a huge milestone that we had on our roadmap and we understand the impact that this will have on SkullzCity.❤️ More than 2k $AVAX are staked to run Skullz City's Nodez and to bring many rewards for the Skullz Community! ➡️ By using Nodez to validate transactions in the blockchain, the treasury is receiving approx. 9% per year. That means a return of approx. **181 AVAX** for the 2k AVAX. ➡️ By bringing delegators to our Nodez, the city will receive an additional 6.66% from the delegation fees. These fees will go directly to the treasury and will be used to further develop SkullzCity's ecosystem. By delegating to our Nodez, yu get a chance to win extraordinary rewardz and benefits within the City ## How to become a Delegator Becoming a Delegator is an easy process: * You'll need a wallet on the wallet.avax.network * 25 Avax is the minimum amount to be a delegator * Select SkullzCity's Validator: **NodeID-H1R3mBHFDeBoQzVYyHzX6RGnVV4nMTrWZ** * Choose a time of delegation and get your staking rewards then Here's a video on the complete process: ## The Building in SkullzCity ![Nodez Building — 2D](/files/t1G3zgPiDVcWOnyTBmXm) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.madskullz.io/deprecated-but-loved/validator-nodez.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.