# Tron

Tron is a layer-1 network that actively works towards creating a decentralized internet by addressing the issue of data ownership and enabling users to freely create and share content on a distributed ledger. Tron is dedicated to promoting decentralization of the internet through the use of blockchain technology and decentralized applications.

You can find the link to the block explorer below:

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* [Staking Guide](#staking-guide)
* [Validator Address](#validator-address)
* [Performance](#performance)
* [Staking Mechanics](#staking-mechanics)

### Staking Guide

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### Validator Address

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<table><thead><tr><th width="188">Type</th><th>Address</th><th data-hidden>Address</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Validator Address</td><td>TGyrSc9ZmTdbYziuk1SKEmdtCdETafewJ9</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Performance

Luganodes validator performance can be tracked [here](https://tronscan.org/#/address/TGyrSc9ZmTdbYziuk1SKEmdtCdETafewJ9).

### Staking Mechanics

<table><thead><tr><th width="206">Metrics</th><th>Details</th><th data-hidden>Details</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Reward Frequency</td><td>Every epoch (6 hours)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Auto-compounding</td><td>No</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Penalty</td><td>No</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Slashing</td><td>No</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Stake Lockup</td><td>Stake can be unstaked after 3 days</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Unbonding Period</td><td>None</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>