Validator FAQ for PSR bonds

How much SOL do I have to supply for my bond?

Nodes must have 1 SOL supplied per 10,000 SOL of Marinade stake. The more SOL that is supplied, the more stake you will be eligible for from Marinade.

What happens if my validator bond is not funded?

The delegation strategy will begin to factor in funded bonds at Epoch 608. Only 2% of stake is moved each epoch, so this will be a gradual unstaking over numerous epochs.

Does a validator have to fund their own bond?

No, they can be set up and funded permissionlessly. However, only the validator can withdraw the bond. Please visit the Github link to see the difference between a validator funding the bond and a permissionless bond.

Is there a deadline to create and fund a bond?

You can fund the bond anytime but as of Epoch 608 you will not be eligible for Marinade stake if you have not yet supplied a bond.

Full Detailed instructions can be viewed on Github here: https://github.com/marinade-finance/validator-bonds/tree/main/packages/validator-bonds-cli#funding-bond-account

Will the stake account in my bond be redelegated to other validators?

No, the stake accounts in your bond will always stay delegated to your validator and can be considered self-staked.

Does the PSR bond count for the self-stake requirement of the Solana Foundation Delegation Program?

Yes, the SOL in your bond counts towards the self-stake requirement of the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP).