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This article explains how you can use the Validators tab of the Staking Dashboard to see all validators and add the ones you like to the Favorites tab.


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Validators tab


Here you can view all the validators on the network. At the top of the page, you can see the network validator stats:



By Clicking on "Order", you can sort the validators by either "Performance" or "Commission". 



On the "Filter" button, you can filter validators based on several criteria:



  • Active/Inactive validators: Excludes validators that are not in the current active validator set (waiting). A new set of validators is selected every era, so there is no guarantee the same validators will remain active in future eras.
  • 100% commission: Excludes validators with 100% commission. You won't receive staking rewards when nominating these validators.
  • Blocked nominations: Excludes validators that prohibit nominating them. If you attempt to nominate one of these validators, your transaction will fail, even if you're also nominating others.
  • Missing Identity: Excludes validators without an on-chain identity and hides them from the list.


Below the filters, you can see all the validators matching your criteria. You can click "Next" and "Prev" buttons to navigate through pages.


For each validator, you can see:



  • Account icon and address: If a validator has an on-chain identity, it will be shown instead of the address. Please note that the identity can be verified by a registrar or not.
  • Performance graph: A small graph depicting the validator's 30-day performance appears below its name or address.
  • Copy icon: Clicking on this icon copies the validator's public address to your clipboard.
  • Heart icon: Click to add or remove the validator from your Favourites tab.
  • Metrics icon: Click to view all validator metrics, such as Self Stake, Recent Performance, Reward History, and more.
  • Top x%: If the validator ranks among the top x% based on its latest 30-day performance, it will be indicated in its profile.
  • Blocking nominations: Validators that block nominators are indicated with a pink crossed-out figure.
  • Commission: The validator's commission rate, which can range from 0% to 100%.
  • Para-validator: Validator's actively validating parachain blocks are represented with an icon of three stacked blocks.
  • Status in the current validator set: Shows wether the validator is active or waiting. For active validators, their total stake is also displayed.

Favorites tab


Here, you can see all the validators you've marked with a heart on the Validators or Community tabs. You can remove a validator from Favorites by clicking the heart icon again. When nominating, you can easily select the validators this list.


Each validator in this tab shows the same information as in the Validators tab.


Not sure which validators you like? Check this article to learn how to choose your validators!