Validator Tracker

WHAT IT DOES

Validator Tracker provides visibility into the validator set of any EVM-compatible chain that exposes validator data via RPC. It displays the complete list of active validators, their addresses, voting power, and percentage share of the total staking weight. The tool shows the total number of validators, total voting power, and a ranked table with each validator's address (with block explorer links), voting power, and share percentage with a visual bar chart. This is essential for understanding network decentralization, identifying the largest validators, monitoring stake concentration, and tracking validator performance.

HOW TO USE

Connect your wallet using the BGWallet bridge (MetaMask or any Web3 wallet). Ensure you are on a network with a publicly accessible validator set — proof-of-stake chains like Ethereum (post-merge), BNB Chain, Polygon, and others may expose this data via RPC. Optionally, enter a specific validator address to filter results to a single validator. Click "Track validators" to fetch the current validator set. The tool reads the validator data from the network through your provider and displays the results in a table sorted by voting power descending. Each validator address is linked to the block explorer for further inspection. The tool also displays the chain name, total validator count, total voting power, and the last update time.

TECHNICAL MECHANISM

The tool attempts to retrieve the validator set using JSON-RPC methods exposed by the blockchain node. It first tries eth_getValidators, a method that some chains implement to return the active validator set with their voting power. If that fails, it attempts eth_getValidatorSet as an alternative. If neither is available, the tool falls back to a message indicating that the network does not expose validator data via standard RPC methods. For chains with a known staking contract, the tool could be extended to read from the contract directly, but the current implementation uses RPC methods for broad compatibility. The validator data is parsed and formatted — each validator's address is validated and checked against the optional filter. Voting power is displayed as a number and as a percentage of the total voting power, with a visual bar chart showing the relative stake. The tool also displays the current block number and timestamp for context on when the data was fetched.

WHAT IT CANNOT SEE

The tool cannot track validators on chains without a publicly accessible validator set exposed via RPC (e.g., private networks, some Layer 2s, or chains that do not implement the relevant RPC methods). It cannot provide historical validator performance beyond what the chain exposes — it only shows the current validator set and voting power, not past performance, proposed blocks, or missed blocks. It cannot detect validator slashing events without monitoring specific events — the tool only shows the current state, not slashing history or penalties. It cannot track validator decentralization metrics like geographic distribution, client diversity, or validator concentration beyond voting power percentages. It cannot predict future validator performance or changes in the validator set. It cannot display validator commission rates, staking APR, or rewards without additional contract calls. The tool is read-only and does not sign any transactions.

PLEASE NOTE

This tool works exclusively on EVM-compatible chains that expose validator data via RPC (Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and others). Solana, Tron, Starknet, SUI, TON, Aptos, Bitcoin, Cosmos, and XRP are not supported. Validator data availability varies by chain — some chains may require additional RPC methods or contract calls to access validator information. The tool does not store any data — all reads happen live from the blockchain through your wallet provider. The tool is provided as-is with no warranty or liability. Always verify validator addresses from trusted sources before making staking decisions.