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Fortary provides native support for Avalanche P-Chain staking, enabling your organization to validate and delegate directly from the platform while retaining full MPC-secured custody of your assets.

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Validation vs. Delegation

AspectValidationDelegation
What it isOperate a validator node and stake AVAX to secure the networkStake AVAX to an existing validator without running infrastructure
Minimum stake2,000 AVAX25 AVAX
InfrastructureRequired (self-managed or via node provider)None
RevenueValidator rewards + delegation fees from delegatorsDelegation rewards minus the validator’s fee
Operational burdenNode monitoring and maintenance (or outsourced to a provider)None
For a comprehensive comparison and detailed mechanics, see the AVAX Staking FAQ.

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Staking Flow

1

Select Your Vault

Choose the vault containing the AVAX you want to stake. Assets must be on the Avalanche P-Chain. If your AVAX is on the C-Chain, Fortary supports cross-chain transfers to move assets to the P-Chain before staking.
2

Choose a Validator Node

Select a whitelisted validator node — either an internal node your organization operates or an external node from an approved provider. Nodes must be whitelisted through your organization’s policy controls before use.See Whitelisting Addresses for details on managing whitelisted nodes.
3

Configure Staking Parameters

Set the staking amount, duration, and delegation fee (for validators). Avalanche staking periods range from 2 weeks to 1 year. All parameters are locked once the transaction is confirmed on-chain.
4

Set Reward Owners

Configure the addresses that will receive staking rewards and returned principal at the end of the staking period. Fortary allows you to set separate addresses for validator rewards, delegation fee revenue, and principal return.
5

Review and Submit

Review all staking details on the summary screen. Once submitted, the transaction enters the standard approval workflow — your designated approvers must authorize it before the staking transaction is issued to the blockchain.

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Internal vs. External Nodes

Internal Nodes Your organization operates its own validator infrastructure. You register the node ID and BLS keys within Fortary, whitelist the node, and use it in staking transactions. External Node Providers Fortary supports third-party node providers that manage validator infrastructure on your behalf. This allows your organization to earn validation rewards without the operational burden of running and maintaining node infrastructure.
Fortary is expanding its network of supported external node providers, including partnerships with institutional-grade infrastructure operators like Luganodes. Contact your account team to learn about available options.

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Staking Schedules

The staking schedule provides a consolidated view of all your organization’s active and upcoming staking positions:
  • Active stakes — Currently earning rewards, with maturity dates and estimated reward projections
  • Pending stakes — Submitted and awaiting their start date
  • Completed stakes — Historical staking positions with final reward outcomes

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Cross-Chain Transfers

Avalanche staking requires AVAX on the P-Chain. If your assets are on the C-Chain (common for exchange deposits and DeFi activity), Fortary handles the cross-chain transfer as a two-step process (export from C-Chain, import to P-Chain) within the platform’s standard transaction workflow.
Once a staking transaction is confirmed on the Avalanche P-Chain, it cannot be modified or cancelled. Staked assets are locked for the full duration of the staking period with no option for early withdrawal. Plan your liquidity accordingly.

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