> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thevault.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thevault.finance/validators/validator-reward-program.md).

# Validator Reward Program

The Vault is excited to introduce the validator reward program, rewarding validators based on the direct stake they receive from users. Validators will earn vPoints in proportion to the total direct stake they hold relative to the total vPoints available in the prize pool.

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### 🛠 How It Works

* All validators who receive direct stake from the pool will be eligible for vPoint rewards.
* To claim your rewards:
  * Submit a ticket in the Discord #support channel with a [signed message](https://docs.thevault.finance/validators/signing-a-message) from your validator wallet.
  * Once your ticket is received, verification will begin.
  * After successful verification, you will gain access to your personal validator dashboard.
* Rewards will be distributed to your wallet on February 14, 2025.

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### ✅ Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the reward program, you must:

* Be an allowlisted validator.
* Be receiving direct stake from the pool.
* Users can stake directly to your validator using this link:\
  <https://thevault.finance/dapp/direct/>

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### 🎯 Reward Structure

* The total prize pool starts with 1,000,000 vPoints.
* For every 10,000 direct stake added across all validators, the total reward pool will increase by 500,000 vPoints.
* vPoints will be distributed proportionally based on each validator's monthly average share of the total direct stake in the pool.

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Thank you to all our validators for helping keep Solana safe and secure. Together, we can continue building a thriving ecosystem that supports our growing community.

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