> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://staderlabs.gitbook.io/ethereum/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://staderlabs.gitbook.io/ethereum/launch-incentives/ethx-node-operators/usd65000-reward-pool-for-avado-user.md). # $65000 Reward pool for AVADO user
Avado is Stader’s plug-and-play PowerUp partner. The partnership aims to lower the technical barriers of running an ETH node. A healthy prize pool of $65000 has also been apportioned to incentivise ETHx node operators using Avado machines. These incentives have been categorized into 2 batches: * New Avado user * Existing Avado user ### New Avado user * This is for new Avado users who purchase their device on or after July 2023. * Such users will be eligible for an airdrop of $100 per ETHx validator that they spin. * Avado will setup a system with a form where users can upload their deposit files and prove ownership with AVADO NFT to get $SD tokens in their account. * $SD tokens will be used to fund the bond of the validator. * It is limited to 16 validators per device. * This incentive is limited to the price of the device purchased. * For devices priced at $900, up to 9 validators can be set up with an equivalent incentive in SD tokens. * For devices priced at $1600 or more, up to 16 validators can be set up with a corresponding incentive in SD tokens. Meaning they would get maximum of $1600 worth $SD. * All the incentives would be in $SD tokens only. * 400 validators slots are available under this program & shall be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. ### Existing Avado user * This is for existing Avado users who run an ETHx node on mainnet. * User would be eligible for $50 worth of $SD tokens per ETHx validator that they set up. * It is limited to 8 validators per device. * 500 validators slots are available under this program & shall be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. ### **Disbursement plan** * Avado will setup a system with a form for tracking & disbursement. * Users are requested to upload their deposit files and prove ownership with AVADO NFT to get $SD tokens in their account. * $SD tokens will be used to fund the bond of the validator. * All the incentives would be in $SD tokens only. * AVADO and Stader Labs have the final rights over distribution of tokens. * In case of any edge cases, the incentive distribution schedule is subject to change. ### Frequently Asked Questions **1. What is the currency that the incentive will be in? Will it be ETH/USDC/$SD tokens or any other token?** The incentive will be in $SD token & shall be airdropped by Avado to the wallet provided. **2. What is the maximum incentive I can get?** The maximum incentives is dependent on multiple factors - whether you are a new Avado owner or an existing one & price of your device. * New i5 device - $900 for 9 ETHx validators * New i7 device - $1600 for 16 ETHx validators * Existing owners - $400 for max of 8 ETHx validators **3. Can I get unlimited incentive?** The incentive comes with a cap. Please find the maximum incentive possible per device below: * New i5 device - $900 for 9 ETHx validators * New i7 device - $1600 for 16 ETHx validators * Existing owners - $400 for max of 8 ETHx validators **4. I have Avado device but I am not running an ETHx node, will I also get the rewards?** You need to activate the Stader package and run an ETHx node to be eligible for consideration. **5. How many validators will be eligible per device?** Please find the maximum validators eligible as per device below: * New i5 device - 9 ETHx validators * New i7 device - 16 ETHx validators * Existing owners - 8 ETHx validators **6. I am existing Avado user, but I plan to run ETHx node a month later, would I still get the incentive?** You are requested to spin the ETHx node and add the validators at the earliest. There are a fixed number of slots for incentives which will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.