First of all for the un-initiated, what is Radix and why is it different?
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Radix is a decentralized network of computers. In computing terms, a decentralized network distributes workloads among several machines, instead of relying on a single central server. A decentralized network offers a wide range of benefits over the more conventional centralized network, including increased system reliability, scale, and privacy.

Compared with other networks of such kind, Radix is the only decentralized network where developers will be able to build quickly without the constant threat of exploits and hacks, where every improvement will get rewarded, and where scale will never be a bottleneck.

XRD is the native token of the Radix Mainnet and may be used for securing the network, accessing DeFi, deploying smart contracts and paying for transactions. Staking is the process of voting with your tokens a chosen validator node to secure the network. In exchange for this vote you get rewarded by the network with new tokens from a total annual emission of 300 million XRD. This amount will be split proportionally among all network stakers, based on the amount each stakes and the time they stake.

and paste it in the wallet at the Validator field. You can also find our node by looking through the Validators list.
4. Put the amount of XRD you want to stake.
5. Click stake and on the pop-up window confirm by entering your 4 pin code of the wallet.

That's it, now let it there for us long as you want. The more it stays the more it cumulates rewards. For more detailed information please read the official blog post about Staking from the Radix Team. If you want to see a video of how this is done step by step have a look here.

Note! Do not transfer eXRD tokens to the Radix betanet wallet or the mainnet wallet! When the mainnet is live you will be able to convert your eXRD tokens via Instabridge+Instapass or Bitfinex to XRD native tokens, and after stake them.

The experience we've gathered in the past 15 years as developers and designers gives us the unique flexibility to adapt fast and with appealing results. In the spirit of decentralization we are working remotely from Netherlands and Romania opening our opportunities for different markets in both Eastern and Western Europe.

Here are some of the main reasons to consider our node:
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1. Top Security and node Hardware in a reliable datacenter. Already tested node as betanet validator.
2. Full transparency and Keeping you updated 24/7 via this page and our social media channels.
3. You support the development of our project and therefore bring Radix closer towards mainstream adoption. Having ambitious goals is good but it means nothing if the project is not brought to its complete envisioned form. All the funds we get from the validator node would go to the development of the Ideomaker platform.
4. Speed-up the creation of applications using Radix via no-code tools.
5. Get bonus items or access to experimental projects. (TBA)
6. Get network rewards as XRD tokens.
7. Team members are since 2017 in the Radix community, have public profiles and are committed for the long term development and success of the Radix network. ‍

We have a 2% fee because we believe that in order to run a reliable node we need to have proper hardware for the server but more importantly we have to cover also our working hours if we are to offer proper support to our stakers.

More than that as mentioned earlier running this node is just one of the steps we do in order to build the Ideomaker platform. The remaining funds after covering the costs of the node are going to the development of the project.

On long term we believe having a fee is the only healthy way to secure the network and incentivize properly the node runners for their efforts. It's time consuming and requires skill and committment.