Validator Concepts
Distributed validators are managed within clusters, the groups of operators selected to operate them.
To run a validator through SSV Network, a staker must distribute the validator key to the selected cluster and register it with the network’s smart contract. This can be done through the Web App, through the smart contracts, or with developer tools.
This section covers validator-related concepts. For action guides, use the staker guides linked throughout the docs.
We strongly recommend checking Cluster Concepts, since every validator registered on SSV Network is managed by a cluster.
Other related concepts described in this section: