| Tier | For | Min stake | Cooldown | Slashable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute Node | Operators serving confidential-compute jobs | 50,000 $SGL | 1 day | Yes (tamper only) |
| Validator | Backing marketplace / reputation attestations | 50,000 $SGL | 2 days | Yes (tamper only) |
| Yield Enjoyer | Earning rewards with no operational duties | 50,000 $SGL | 12 hours | Never |
The key thing to understand
Rewards are identical across tiers. Distribution is purely proportional to how much $SGL you stake — a Yield position and a Validator position of the same size earn exactly the same. Tiers differ only in:- What they unlock — running a node, validating, or nothing operational
- Cooldown length — how long unstaking takes
- Slashing exposure — only Compute and Validator can ever be slashed (and only for proven tampering); Yield never can
Compute Node
Run hardware, serve jobs, earn operator revenue on top of staking rewards.
Validator
Back products and reputation with your stake.
Yield Enjoyer
Passive. Stake, earn, claim. Never slashable.
Not sure? Yield Enjoyer is the simplest starting point — no operations, shortest cooldown, zero slashing exposure. You can always open a Compute or Validator position later.
