MNDE Enhanced Stake

Locked MNDE holders have the power to support the validator of their choice by helping increase that validator’s stake cap in Marinade’s Stake Auction Marketplace (SAM).

Updated Marinade Delegation Strategy

Unified Stake Distribution through SAM

Marinade now allocates 100% of its total value locked (TVL) through the Stake Auction Marketplace (SAM), creating a single, consistent system for stake distribution.

As part of this transition, the previous Directed Stake model has been replaced with MNDE Enhanced Stake. This new system gives real power to MNDE holders by allowing them to influence which validators can receive more stake. While stake is no longer assigned directly, holders of Locked MNDE can choose the validator they want to support. That support increases the validator's potential stake cap within SAM.

Choose Who You Want to Support

Validators begin with a default cap, but that cap can grow when MNDE holders choose to support them. The more Locked MNDE backing a validator, the higher their stake cap can go.

• Default Stake Cap: All validators are capped at 4% of Marinade’s total TVL by default.

• Enhanced Stake Cap: Validators can exceed this cap based on how much Locked MNDE is supporting them.

This gives MNDE holders real influence in shaping stake distribution. By backing validators with Locked MNDE, users help decide who gets more stake.

Eligibility Criteria for Stake Distribution

To receive stake from Marinade through SAM, including stake influenced by MNDE support, validators must meet certain requirements.

You can find the full and most up-to-date list of eligibility criteria here: Eligibility Criteria to Receive Stake from Marinade

Developer Tools and API Access

• Marinade TS SDK: Integrate MNDE Enhanced Stake programmatically

• Snapshot API: Monitor which validators are being supported by Locked MNDE

• Delegation Strategy API: View validator scores, stake caps, and eligibility status