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# 🧮 Reward Calculation Formula (Simplified)

Validator rewards in QIE are based on a combination of stake share, performance, and commission. Here's how they are calculated:

🧮 **Reward Formula**

```
Validator Reward = 
  (Validator Stake / Total Active Stake) × Daily Emission  
  + Validator Commission × Delegator Rewards  
  + Block Proposal Rewards

```

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🔍 Breakdown:

1. **Proportional Emission Share**
   * The validator earns a share of the daily coin emission based on their **stake weight** relative to the total active stake.
2. **Delegation Commission**
   * Validators apply a **commission** on the rewards generated by their delegators.
   * This is an additional income stream, defined by each validator’s chosen commission rate.
3. **Block Proposal Rewards**
   * Validators who **propose blocks** receive extra rewards as an incentive for block production.

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This formula ensures validators are rewarded fairly based on their contribution to network security, participation, and delegation support.