# X1 EcoChain Validators #### X1 EcoChain Validators ensure: * **Transaction Validation –** confirming transactions. * **Block Creation –** adding new blocks to the blockchain. * **Consensus Participation –** ensure consistency among all participants. * **Network Security –** preventing attempted attacks and adhere to network protocols. Validators receive **90%** of all commissions and **20%** of the operational part (smart contracts, token listing, etc.). To obtain Validator status, a participant must own an X1Node activated with API key, acquire a Validator API key, and stake assets. The first batch of 500 validator API keys has been fully sold. The next batch will be announced at a later date. If a validator no longer meets the required conditions, such as by unstaking their assets or downtime, their Validator status is revoked. Anyone can become a validator by fulfilling the necessary requirements. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://x1ecochain.gitbook.io/x1-ecochain-tech-whitepaper/technical-architecture/x1-ecochain-validators.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.