In a Proof of Stake (PoS) system, a blockchain agrees on and appends new blocks through a process where anyone who holds tokens of that blockchain can participate. This process requires significantly less energy, as opposed to Proof of Work (PoW) blockchains like Bitcoin, where new coins are generated through an energy-intensive process of solving mathematical tasks, known as "mining". The validity of transactions in PoS blockchains is attested to by people who lock up a certain amount of the cryptocurrency in the protocol. This process is called "staking" and allows the cryptocurrency owners to earn a staking reward for their participation in the network, which is comparable to earning an interest.

Proof of Stake blockchains have validators who propose, create, or vote on blocks to be added to the blockchain. It is necessary for these validators to run specialized always-on hardware with multiple security features in place. This requires deep knowledge of distributed systems and server management. BitNordic is a professional validator that specializes in providing these services, so you can stake your assets with peace of mind through BitNordic.

To participate in PoS validation through BitNordic, simply delegate your assets safely and directly from your wallet. We strongly recommend you use a hardware wallet, as they are usually more reliable and secure than software wallets. Once you’ve delegated, you will automatically start earning staking rewards as we successfully generate new blocks. This process is non-custodial and does not control or manage your assets in any way - you can freely unstake your assets at any time.