Running a BULK Exchange validator requires operating an existing Solana validator and running the bulk-agave binary alongside it. Validators inherit Solana stake, participate in BULKBFT consensus, and earn 12.5% of all BULK Exchange trading fees. This is an overview of the setup process.
BULK Exchange validators earn standard Solana staking yield (~7%), MEV tips (~1.5–2.5%), and 12.5% of all BULK Exchange trading fees. At $100M daily volume, the fee revenue alone exceeds $5M annually across the validator set. This page models the reward economics.
BULK Exchange validators run the bulk-agave binary alongside standard Solana nodes, sharing identity keys and stake. 20+ independent operators represent ~5% of Solana total stake. Validators earn 12.5% of all exchange trading fees plus standard Solana rewards.