# Validator Node Astrolescent operates a Radix validator node named **“Astrolescent”**. **Validator address** {% hint style="info" %} validator\_rdx1sw54cuswwzlcgw2zh3ax93pddnsm78qwwhmtvz650q84yyckzkh7nk {% endhint %} The validator fee is **5%**, resulting in a competitive base return from Radix network staking rewards. To further incentivize delegation, Astrolescent distributes approximately **2% annual rewards in ASTRL**, paid weekly. These ASTRL rewards are funded from the Astrolescent **airdrop budget** and are intended to boost validator participation. ASTRL rewards can be **claimed weekly** via\ Validator fee income is treated as part of Astrolescent’s overall revenue. Any resulting profits are shared with **ASTRL stakers**, in line with the Astrolescent token model. The validator is operated with monitoring and redundancy in place to ensure reliable participation in the Radix network and consistent reward distribution. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.astrolescent.com/astrolescent-docs/infrastructure/validator-node.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.