Validator & security model

What your stake actually backs, who holds custody, and the risks involved.

Self-custodial staking

You bond WMTx from your own wallet and retain ownership throughout the lock period. It is never transferred to a custodian or third party — the network only requires that it stay bonded for the chosen lock period.

How your stake secures the network

Bonded WMTx backs the EarthNodes that carry real network traffic. Your stake is what incentivizes reliable, honest operation across the World Mobile network — it aligns your incentives with the network's uptime and integrity.

Risk disclosure

Staking rewards are variable, not guaranteed, and WMTx remains subject to market price volatility for the duration of the lock period. Only stake what you can afford to have locked, and review the staking guide and current tiers on the Staking page before bonding.

Security posture

• Encryption, firewalls, and key management practices apply to EarthNode infrastructure operated with our support
• Regular security updates are applied to managed nodes
• 24/7 monitoring via Prometheus and Grafana catches issues before they affect uptime or rewards

See the EarthNode hardware reference for the infrastructure these practices apply to.