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# Staking and Rewards

- [Alpha (Becoming a Validator on Lycan Chain)](https://docs.lycanchain.com/staking-and-rewards/alpha-becoming-a-validator-on-lycan-chain.md): To become a validator on Lycan Chain, follow the detailed steps below. This guide walks you through acquiring LYC tokens, setting up a validator node, and submitting your staking information.
- [Beta (Becoming a Delegator on Lycan Chain)](https://docs.lycanchain.com/staking-and-rewards/beta-becoming-a-delegator-on-lycan-chain.md)
- [Getting Rewards](https://docs.lycanchain.com/staking-and-rewards/getting-rewards.md): The reward distribution system for Lycan Chain ensures that both validators and delegators are incentivized for their contributions to the network. This structure is designed to provide fairness and t