Earn passive income with dPOS and Wtiness Node Program
In the Esher blockchain, witness nodes are trusted block producers that validate transactions and generate new blocks. Similar to validators in Proof-of-Stake systems, witnesses play a critical role in securing the network and maintaining consensus.
Esher uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) mechanism, where ESH holders vote to elect witnesses. The more votes a witness receives, the more frequently they are selected to produce blocks.
By running a witness node, you:
Witnesses are expected to act with integrity and maintain technical reliability. Since every block carries critical transaction data and user balances, downtime or malicious activity by a witness could delay or harm network trust. That’s why active monitoring, quick software updates, and secure key handling are essential. Being a witness is not just a role — it’s a responsibility to uphold Esher’s reliability and decentralization.
All ESH holders can vote for witnesses using their wallets or UI tools. Votes are weighted by ESH balance, and users can update votes at any time. The top voted witnesses become active block producers, while lower-ranked ones stay on standby.
Locking ESH tokens acts as a form of stake commitment and anti-spam protection. It ensures that only serious and invested participants can join the witness pool. The amount of ESH required may evolve through community governance, but the locked tokens remain under your ownership and can be reclaimed if the witness role is resigned. This model balances openness with accountability, giving everyone a chance to participate while preserving network integrity.
To register as a witness: