Decentralized.
Reliable. Independent.

NACHO Stake Pool delivers secure, reliable block production from independently operated infrastructure in Alabama, USA.

Learn More

Why Choose NACHO?

🏠

Self-Hosted Infrastructure

No cloud providers. No shared servers. NACHO runs on dedicated hardware we control, ensuring maximum uptime and security.

🇺🇸

U.S. Based Operations

Located in Alabama, USA. Contributing to geographic decentralization of the Cardano network.

💪

True Decentralization

Single-pool operator committed to network health. Your delegation supports true decentralization, not stake consolidation.

📊

Competitive Fees

1.5% margin with 10,000 ADA pledge. Fair fees that sustain reliable infrastructure without excessive costs.

🔒

Security First

Air-gapped cold keys, isolated block producer, multi-layer network security. Your delegation is protected.

⚡

High Availability

Redundant relay nodes, 24/7 monitoring, automated failover. Built for reliability.

Staking Benefits

💰Earn Passive Rewards

Earn approximately 4-5% annual rewards on your ADA. Rewards are distributed automatically every 5 days (epoch).

🔓No Lock-Up Period

Your ADA is never locked. Spend, transfer, or re-delegate at any time with no penalties or waiting periods.

🛡️Safe & Secure

Your ADA never leaves your wallet. Delegation only assigns your stake weight—you maintain full custody.

Our Infrastructure

🖥️

Dedicated Hardware

Block producer and relay nodes run on bare-metal servers—no virtualization, no shared CPU, no noisy neighbors.

🌐

Private Network

All nodes communicate over an isolated WireGuard VPN. The block producer is never exposed to the public internet.

📡

Redundant Relays

Multiple relay nodes distribute incoming connections and provide failover so the block producer stays reachable during maintenance.

🔑

Air-Gapped Cold Keys

Operational certificates are signed offline on an air-gapped machine. The KES key is rotated on schedule and never exposed on a networked host.

📊

24/7 Monitoring

Prometheus and Grafana alert on missed blocks, peer drops, and resource pressure. On-call response within minutes.

🏠

Alabama, USA

Self-hosted in a private facility in Alabama. Contributes to geographic and jurisdictional decentralization of the Cardano network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my ADA locked when I delegate?

No. Your ADA is never locked and never leaves your wallet. You can spend, transfer, or re-delegate at any time with no penalties.

When will I start earning rewards?

Rewards begin after a brief warm-up period of 15-20 days (3-4 epochs). After that, rewards are distributed every 5 days automatically.

What are the fees?

NACHO charges a 1.5% margin on rewards plus the standard 340 ADA fixed fee per block minted. These fees sustain reliable infrastructure and operations.

Why should I delegate to a smaller pool like NACHO?

Delegating to smaller, independent pools strengthens Cardano's decentralization. Large pools concentrate power; distributed delegation keeps the network resilient and censorship-resistant.

What is the pledge and why does it matter?

Our 10,000 ADA pledge is the operator's own stake committed to the pool. It demonstrates our investment in NACHO's success and aligns our interests with our delegators.

How do I delegate to NACHO?

Click the 'Delegate Now' button and follow the step-by-step wizard. You'll need a Cardano wallet like Eternl, Lace, or Yoroi. The process takes just a few minutes.

Ready to Start Earning?

Join NACHO today and start earning rewards while supporting Cardano decentralization.