Masternodes
A legacy feature honored for the Guapcoin community — now living on GuapcoinX as smart contracts.
What is a Masternode?
Masternodes were a core feature of the original Guapcoin UTXO chain. On that chain, a masternode was a full node that kept a certain amount of GUAP collateral locked and in return earned a share of block rewards for providing network services — such as instant transaction confirmations and privacy features.
Running a masternode required locking collateral on-chain, maintaining uptime, and keeping the node software up to date. In exchange, masternode operators received a steady stream of GUAP rewards distributed from the block subsidy.
From UTXO to EVM
Legacy UTXO Chain
- ◆ Proof-of-Work + Masternode hybrid
- ◆ Collateral locked on-chain as a UTXO output
- ◆ Masternodes shared block rewards with miners
- ◆ Full-node software required (24/7 uptime)
GuapcoinX EVM Chain
- ◆ QBFT proof-of-authority consensus
- ◆ Network security handled by validators, not miners
- ◆ Masternodes reimplemented as smart contracts
- ◆ No node software required — contract-based rewards
Who Can Hold a Masternode?
On GuapcoinX, masternodes are exclusively available to users who held a masternode on the original UTXO chain, or who held a qualifying share on that chain prior to migration. This is a deliberate decision to honor the original community.
The masternode feature on GuapcoinX exists specifically to fulfill the commitment made to legacy holders. It is not open for new registrations. If you migrated from the UTXO chain with a masternode or a qualifying stake, your contract masternode is part of your migration package.
This means masternodes are not purchased or earned — they are carried over. If you believe you qualify but have not yet migrated, visit the Migration page to get started.
Reward Schedule
Masternode rewards are paid from the GuapcoinX treasury on a halving schedule. Rewards decrease by 50% each year, matching the deflationary design of the original UTXO chain.
Have Questions?
If you held a masternode on the legacy chain and have questions about your migration status or contract masternode, reach out to the community on GuapTalk.
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