Multi-Stage Restaking Program

To ensure a structured rollout, the restaking program will be split into multiple stages:

Current Stage [eo-Feb]

• Each approved provider will receive 50K LAVA restaking allocation.
• This initial allocation serves as the baseline for further expansions based on performance data and QoS metrics in subsequent allocations.

Future Allocations [Q2 2025]

• We plan to monitor metrics such as uptime, minimal errors, and chain coverage. Providers showcasing exceptional performance will be slated to receive increased allocations.
• We also intend to reward contributions like running trace, archive, debug add-ons, and supporting underserved chains to further encourage network growth.

V5 Upgrade: Provider Reputation & Rankings

In late February, V5 will introduce a provider reputation system designed to publicly rank providers based on performance and reliability. Initially, this ranking will not impact the network’s live traffic routing, but offer transparent insights for the community into each provider’s service quality.

Subsequent updates will be set to prioritize QoS over stake, meaning top-performing providers will eventually see larger traffic volumes and restaking allocations. This reputation-driven approach is aligned with Lava’s broader goal of optimizing user experience while rewarding providers who deliver consistent, high-quality services.

Foundation Guidelines & Policies

• Delegation Cap: The foundation aims not to restake more than 30% of the total restaked amount, allowing the majority of rewards to remain with individual delegators.
• Commission Rate: Providers will be required to keep commission rates at or below 65%. Any provider exceeding this threshold will become ineligible for foundation restaking.
• Adjustment Rights: The Lava Foundation reserves the right to adjust allocations and guidelines to ensure fairness, maintain decentralization, and preserve network stability.
• ‍Late Applications: Providers submitting an application after January 15 were granted 15K LAVA in restaking, on the condition of holding at least 5K LAVA as self-stake.

Conclusion

By completing this restaking delegation round, we’re reinforcing our commitment to improving QoS while fostering a strong, decentralized ecosystem of reliable providers. As the V5 upgrade continues to evolve, its reputation system will lay the groundwork for a future where traffic routing will prioritize performance and reliability over raw stake.

Would you like to be considered for the next Restaking Delegation round? Simply submit your details here.

A big thanks as always to all the providers who joined in this round! We're looking forward to working with you all. The Lava Foundation is committed to making sure our network keeps up with what our users and the Web3 community need.

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