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url: >-
  https://docs.jpool.one/validator-docs/delegation-strategy/how-to-join-jpool-delegation-program.md
description: >-
  How to join the JPool Delegation Program as a new validator, Community Good
  applicant, or Direct Stake validator
---

# How to join the JPool Delegation Program

## New validators

1. **Meet baseline requirements**: non-JPool stake < 750K, commission ≤ 10%, published identity, no blacklist flags
2. **Fund a bond**: minimum 1 SOL
3. **Compete for a slot**: CG, DS, or Performance based on your strengths

For full eligibility details, see [Eligibility and slot allocation](./inclusion-and-removal-criteria.md).

## Community Good applicants

1. Submit project details, metrics, and impact evidence via the [CG application form](https://forms.gle/JhKfVrsivv1d1dSY9)
2. The [Validator Council](./community-good.md#the-validator-council) evaluates on a regular cycle
3. Score assigned based on the [CG scoring criteria](./community-good.md)
4. Activated in the next rebalance cycle

## Direct Stake validators

Minimum 10 SOL direct stake to qualify for a DS slot. Validators below 10 SOL can still receive reduced matching if they hold a slot in another category and have posted a bond. Ranking is purely by direct stake size.

::: warning
If your validator meets the criteria but is still not enlisted in the Program, make sure it's not blacklisted as a malicious validator. Examples may include block lists maintained by the Solana Foundation and the Jito Foundation.
:::