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What is Tezos? #
“Tezos is an open-source platform that addresses key barriers facing blockchain adoption for assets and applications backed by a global community of validators, researchers, and builders. “ #
| Cost To Stake | APR Per Node |
| $15K+ | 2.30%+ |
Profile #
- Launched in 2018
- Current Market Cap: $1,639,851,512
- Designed to allow governance by stakers
- Currently has 381 validator nodes staking
- Requires 8,000 XTZ to stake a node
- Staking produces 2.31% APR returns on XTZ staked (Higher if locked 5 or 10 years)
- Supports delegated staking natively
- Destaking/Unbonding: 15 days
- Slashing/Penalties: No penalty for downtime. Slashing only applies to malicious acts
- Supports Smart Contracts
- Support NFTs
Node Requirements #
Looking to roll your own node? Here is what’s required. #
- 24 GHz equivalent CPU (Clock * (Cores + Hyper threads))
- 8 GB RAM
- 120 GB+ SSD
- 10 Mbps Up/Down
5 Year Outlook #
Based on our research at StaaS Fund, here are the long term expectations for this asset. #
- Cost to create/buy/sell NFTs is competitive
- Proven smart contract and NFT platform rapidly growing
- Adoption will increase significantly
- Distinguished in user/developer first experience with interoperability
