Validators on DuskDS stake DUSK to participate directly in the Succinct Attestation consensus, securing the settlement and data layer of the network. In return, they earn protocol-defined rewards tied to block production, attestation participation, and transaction processing.
Beyond standard staking rewards, holding DUSK aligns validators with the long-term stability of the settlement layer. Since DuskDS handles finality for both public and confidential transactions, validators play a critical role in maintaining correctness for regulated asset flows, which elevates the importance of reliable participation.
There are also structural incentives. Validators that remain online, produce accurate attestations, and follow protocol rules avoid penalties while benefiting from predictable reward schedules. This creates a system where DUSK is not just locked capital, but an active commitment to network integrity, uptime, and compliance-aware settlement.
