‘The Xstaxy’ Mainnet launch is expected at the end of Q1 2023. In this article, we outline the two main programs in which validators can get involved with the Aura Mainnet.
Aura Network has successfully launched three testnets named Halo, Serenity, and Euphoria after a year of rigorous work. The community has given positive feedback about the BEP-20 $AURA released on the BNB chain. With all these achievements, Aura Network is ready to move on to the next chapter and launch the mainnet, codenamed Xstaxy. As previously announced, the Xstaxy mainnet launch is expected to take place at the end of Q1 2023, and the exact date and time will be shared soon. In this article, the two main programs for validators to participate in the Aura mainnet are discussed.
To prepare for the mainnet launch, developers and validators can take part in the genesis block of Xstaxy or join the Aura Foundation Delegation Program, which is designed to benefit validators who are committed to growing the ecosystem after the mainnet launch. The Aura Genesis Validator Program is open to recruit the best team of genesis validators, while the Aura Foundation Delegation Program is a comprehensive program that requires many steps to join.
There are a total of 70 validator slots for the genesis block of Xstaxy, and 52 slots have already been filled by validators who previously participated in the Euphoria incentivized testnet program in June 2022. This leaves 18 vacant slots open for new registrations. The selection criteria for validators will be based on experience in the Cosmos ecosystem, recommendation by Aura’s partners or those who have purchased their tokens, community representation, experience in running validators for other networks, geological location, and a reserve for independent validators who demonstrate their skills and determination to work with Aura Network long-term.
The Aura Foundation Delegation Program is created to cultivate the decentralization and growth of the network by appropriately allocating funds for delegation. The registration forms for both the Aura Genesis Validator Registration and Aura Foundation Delegation Program are available on the here. The registration deadline is March 2nd, 2023, 00:00 UTC. The network is set to officially launch towards the end of Q1 2023, and the exact time and date of the mainnet launch will be announced soon. The community can share their suggestions on the Github forum.