> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.x402layer.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choosing a Tier

> The three staker types in the Singularity Engine — Compute Node, Validator, and Yield Enjoyer — and how to pick one.

The Singularity Engine has **three staker types** (tiers). You choose a tier when you open a position, and a single wallet can hold one of each at the same time.

| Tier                                   | For                                           | Min stake    | Cooldown | Slashable?        |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | ------------ | -------- | ----------------- |
| [Compute Node](/staking/types/compute) | Operators serving confidential-compute jobs   | 50,000 \$SGL | 1 day    | Yes (tamper only) |
| [Validator](/staking/types/validator)  | Backing marketplace / reputation attestations | 50,000 \$SGL | 2 days   | Yes (tamper only) |
| [Yield Enjoyer](/staking/types/yield)  | 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

So picking a tier is about **what you want to do**, not about chasing a better yield.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Compute Node" icon="server" href="/staking/types/compute">Run hardware, serve jobs, earn operator revenue on top of staking rewards.</Card>
  <Card title="Validator" icon="shield-check" href="/staking/types/validator">Back products and reputation with your stake.</Card>
  <Card title="Yield Enjoyer" icon="coins" href="/staking/types/yield">Passive. Stake, earn, claim. Never slashable.</Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>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.</Note>