> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://yieldxyz.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bring Your Own Node

> Integrate your existing validator infrastructure with Yield.xyz

## Overview

Yield.xyz's modular platform empowers you to integrate your existing validator infrastructure into our staking ecosystem without migrating to our default node offerings. By abstracting protocol-specific logic, Yield.xyz enables horizontal scaling into new yield opportunities without extensive modifications to your application stack.

<Info>
  **Bring Your Own Node (BYON)** allows you to retain full control over your existing validator nodes and revenue streams while leveraging Yield.xyz's robust platform features.
</Info>

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## Key Benefits

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Full control" icon="sliders">
    Retain ownership of your validator infrastructure and revenue
  </Card>

  <Card title="Robust features" icon="cube">
    Access Yield.xyz tooling for positions, indexing, and on-chain management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reduced overhead" icon="code">
    No need to maintain dozens of separate integrations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Horizontal scaling" icon="arrows-left-right">
    Expand to networks where you lack existing infrastructure
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Platform Capabilities

With BYON, you can leverage Yield.xyz for:

| Capability                | Description                                          |
| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Position tracking**     | Retrieve and display user staking positions          |
| **Validator indexing**    | Index and surface validator metadata                 |
| **On-chain interactions** | Manage delegation, undelegation, and rewards         |
| **Historical data**       | Access indexed historical staking data               |
| **Network expansion**     | Offer staking on networks beyond your existing nodes |

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## Monetization Options

Clients integrating Yield.xyz can monetize staking yields through multiple options:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="PVN (Preferred Validator Network)">
    **Zero additional cost**

    Connect with Yield.xyz's network of top 25 Web3 validators. Maximize staking revenues and operational efficiency without incurring additional costs.

    * Pre-vetted institutional validators
    * SLA guarantees
    * No setup required
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Whitelabel Nodes">
    **Full branding control**

    Deploy dedicated, fully branded nodes across all supported networks. Retain complete control over branding, configuration, and fee customization.

    * Custom validator names
    * 100% reward capture
    * Managed infrastructure
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Bring Your Own Node">
    **Maximum flexibility**

    Integrate your existing validator infrastructure directly into Yield.xyz's Staking API. Seamlessly scale to additional networks where you lack infrastructure.

    * Use existing nodes
    * Expand to new networks via PVN/WL
    * Single integration point
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Architecture

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Your Application                      │
└─────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘
                      │
                      ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   Yield.xyz API                          │
│  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐     │
│  │  Discovery  │  │   Actions   │  │  Portfolio  │     │
│  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘     │
└─────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────────┘
                      │
          ┌───────────┼───────────┐
          ▼           ▼           ▼
   ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐
   │ Your     │ │   PVN    │ │ Whitelabel│
   │ Nodes    │ │ Validators│ │  Nodes   │
   └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘
```

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## Integration Flow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register your validators">
    Provide your existing validator addresses and metadata to Yield.xyz
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure routing">
    Set up routing rules to direct delegations to your nodes
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integrate API">
    Use the standard Yield.xyz API for all staking operations
  </Step>

  <Step title="Expand coverage">
    Add PVN or Whitelabel nodes for networks you don't currently support
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Use Cases

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Existing validator operators">
    You already run validators on Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos. Use BYON to integrate these into Yield.xyz while adding support for Polkadot, Tezos, and other networks via PVN.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Institutional staking providers">
    You have dedicated infrastructure for enterprise clients. Integrate with Yield.xyz to offer a unified API while maintaining full control over your nodes.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Exchanges with staking services">
    You operate validators for your exchange's staking product. Use BYON to leverage Yield.xyz's API and expand your offering to new assets.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Getting Started

<Card title="Contact Us" icon="envelope" href="mailto:hello@yield.xyz">
  Reach out to discuss BYON integration for your existing validator infrastructure
</Card>

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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Preferred Validator Network" icon="star" href="/documentation/advanced-setup/staking-extensions/preferred-validator-network">
    Use pre-vetted institutional validators
  </Card>

  <Card title="Whitelabel Validators" icon="tag" href="/documentation/advanced-setup/staking-extensions/whitelabel-validators">
    Deploy branded validator nodes
  </Card>
</CardGroup>