StakingOperator Proxy
Non-custodial validator management on Polkadot. You keep full custody of your DOT - we handle the validator operations through a strict on-chain proxy permission.
How It Works
You Bond DOT
Bond your DOT from your own wallet. The tokens never leave your account and remain under your full control at all times.
Grant Proxy
You grant a StakingOperator proxy to our operations account. This permission only allows validator management calls - never fund transfers.
We Operate
We manage session keys, monitor performance, and keep your validator running at peak efficiency. You earn rewards directly to your account.
What the Proxy Can Do
Allowed
- +
validate- Start validating and set commission via ValidatorPrefs - +
setKeys/purgeKeys- Manage session keys - +
chill- Temporarily stop validating - +
kick- Remove nominators from the validator
Blocked
- - Transfer, withdraw, or move your DOT
- - Unbond or rebond your stake
- - Change reward destination
- - Nominate other validators or change controller
Who Is This For
Treasuries & DAOs
Governance-controlled funds that need institutional separation between capital custody and validator operations. The proxy model maps cleanly to multi-sig treasury workflows.
ETF & Fund Custodians
Regulated entities that require auditable, non-custodial staking where the operator has zero access to underlying assets.
Large DOT Holders
Holders who want to run a dedicated validator and earn full rewards without managing infrastructure themselves.
Staking Providers
Liquid staking protocols or staking-as-a-service platforms that want to delegate operations to a professional operator while retaining asset custody.
Economics
On-Chain Commission
10%
Minimum enforced by Polkadot runtime
Validator Setup
1:1
Dedicated validator per client, no pooled risk
Operator Fee
Negotiated
Off-chain, based on stake size and requirements
You Stay in Control
The StakingOperator proxy can be revoked at any time with a single on-chain transaction from your account. No notice period, no lock-in. Your DOT, your rules.
Official Documentation
The StakingOperator proxy is a Polkadot-native feature introduced in the March 2026 runtime upgrade. Read the full technical specification in the official docs.
Polkadot Docs: StakingOperator ProxyReady to Get Started?
Reach out to discuss your requirements. We'll walk you through the setup process and have your validator live within 24 hours.