# Ton

The Open Network (TON) is a decentralized and open internet platform made up of several components. These include: TON Blockchain, TON DNS, TON Storage, and TON Sites. TON Blockchain is the core protocol that connects TON's underlying infrastructure together to form the greater TON Ecosystem.

You can find the link to the block explorer below:

{% embed url="<https://tonscan.org/>" %}

* [Validator Address](#validator-address)
* [Staking Mechanics](#staking-mechanics)

### Validator Address

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{% tab title="Mainnet" %}

<table><thead><tr><th width="199">Type</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Operator Address</td><td>Uf9jigC9BikUxJv4cmXArzA6WcslCUsB-BmZgTFEqkCq_TyZ</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Staking Mechanics

<table><thead><tr><th width="196">Metrics</th><th>Details</th><th data-hidden>Details</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Reward Frequency</td><td>Multiple times a day, following the completion of the network's validation process( ~18 hours) .</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Auto-compounding</td><td>Yes, Depending on Validator and Staking Pool</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Slashing</td><td>Yes for Misbehavior and Inactivity (Penalty varies)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Stake Activation</td><td>Almost instant. Rewards are generated after the completion of one validation period  ( 18 hours ) from the time of stake</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Unbonding Period</td><td>Funds can be claimed after 1 validation cycle ( 36 hours ) post withdrawal request</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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