# Why Become a Validator

Becoming a Chiliz Chain validator offers a unique opportunity to actively participate in the blockchain ecosystem while enjoying strategic and financial benefits. 

## Benefits

The benefits are many:

* Earn CHZ Rewards: Gain rewards through transaction fees and staking rewards.
* Enhance Reputation: Position your company as a leader and trusted partner in the Chiliz ecosystem.
* Influence Governance: Participate in key decisions shaping the network’s development and policies.
* Support Ecosystem Growth: Contribute to the security, decentralization, and reliability of Chiliz Chain.

Joining as a validator positions your company at the forefront of blockchain innovation and decentralized technology.

## Economics

To better understand the economics of being a Validator, you need to know about Staking Rewards on Chiliz Chain.

{% content-ref url="../about-staking/staking-rewards" %}
[staking-rewards](https://docs.chiliz.com/learn/about-staking/staking-rewards)
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{% content-ref url="../about-staking/chiliz-staking-faq" %}
[chiliz-staking-faq](https://docs.chiliz.com/learn/about-staking/chiliz-staking-faq)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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Furthermore, we explain the tokenomics of Chiliz Chain itself in deep details in this page:

{% content-ref url="../about-chiliz-chain/tokenomics" %}
[tokenomics](https://docs.chiliz.com/learn/about-chiliz-chain/tokenomics)
{% endcontent-ref %}