Epoch Boundaries for New Operators
New operators sometimes panic at the first epoch boundary because vote credits reset in dashboards while stake appears unchanged. We walk through where credits accrue and how explorers display them.
Leader schedule rotation is another touchpoint. We use devnet calendars so participants see when their lab validator might produce blocks versus when it only votes.
Stake activation delays confuse delegators and operators alike. Our reading group dedicates one session per quarter to stake state diagrams drawn on paper — no wallet software required in the room.
If you are preparing for mainnet, pair this article with the Validator Setup Intensive recap on vote account commission settings.