[{"content":" Why Cardano? After more than a decade working with data at scale, I've learned to tell apart technology with real foundations from passing trends. Cardano stands out for its commitment to academic rigor, an efficient consensus model, and a clear vision of decentralization.\nThe infrastructure behind Paws Pool — a combination of bare metal and cloud — reflects the same way I approach architecture at work: looking for the right balance between control, resilience, and efficiency.\nThis is not an anonymous pool. Behind it is a person with experience, accountability, and a genuine commitment to doing things right for the long term… and a four-legged companion who always reminds me why it's worth it.\nWho we do it for On the night of July 26, 2016, in the middle of a storm, Lucky showed up. A mixed-breed dog with no clear history and an estimated age that today is around 14 years old.\nOver time he's faced different health challenges. Today he lives a quieter life — as suits his age and everything he's been through — but he's still here.\nWe do everything we can to give him the best life possible. Lucky doesn't give the pool its name, but he does inspire it: he's a life companion and a constant reminder of why it's worth doing things right and with responsibility.\nThe operator Yovany G. Paws Pool Operator\nI'm a Computer Systems Engineer with a specialization in databases. For over ten years I've worked with data — from processing pipelines to generating value in high-demand environments.\nI've focused my career on building solid solutions, evolving from hands-on technical work toward coordinating results-driven initiatives, including analytics platforms and new data-based business lines.\nI hold a postgraduate degree in data analytics and certifications in database technologies and business intelligence. My approach has always been to operate with consistency, clarity, and accountability.\nToday I apply these principles to Cardano infrastructure operations, prioritizing stability, continuous monitoring, and reliable performance for those who choose to delegate — with a long-term vision.\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/about/","section":"About","summary":"","title":"About"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/blog/","section":"Blog","summary":"","title":"Blog"},{"content":" Paws Pool · Mainnet: May 2026 Check your inbox You're almost part of the pack\nWe've sent you a confirmation email. Click the link inside to complete your registration — when we launch on mainnet you'll be among the first to know.\nBack to home ","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/gracias/","section":"Check your inbox","summary":"","title":"Check your inbox"},{"content":" Telegram\n@pawspool\nEmail\nhello@paws.pool\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/contact/","section":"Contact","summary":"","title":"Contact"},{"content":" Ticker\nPAWS\nFee\n1%\nFixed cost\n170 ₳\nPledge\n1,000 ₳\nHow to delegate in 4 steps 1 Install a wallet\nLace\nBuilt by IOG. Clean UI, native Ledger hardware wallet support.\nWeb · Chrome · Firefox · Edge Eternl\nMost feature-rich. Multiple accounts, multi-pool staking.\nWeb · Extension · Mobile Yoroi\nLightweight and simple. Great mobile option.\nExtension · Mobile Daedalus\nOfficial full node wallet. Downloads the full blockchain (~200 GB).\nDesktop 2 Add ADA to your wallet\nBuy ADA on an exchange (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken) and transfer it to your wallet. There is no minimum.\n3 Search for ticker PAWS\nGo to the Staking section in your wallet and search by ticker PAWS or by Pool ID when available.\n4 Confirm delegation\nApprove the transaction (~2.17 ADA total: a refundable 2 ADA deposit + ~0.17 ADA transaction fee). Your ADA never leaves your wallet.\nWhen do rewards arrive? Day 0\nYou delegate your ADA\n15–20 days\nFirst reward\nEvery 5 days\nSubsequent rewards\nFAQ Do I lose my ADA by delegating? No. Your ADA stays in your wallet at all times. You can move or withdraw it whenever you want.\nCan I switch pools? Yes, at any time with only a small transaction fee (~0.17 ADA). The change takes effect in the next epoch.\nIs there a minimum to delegate? There is no minimum. Keep in mind the fixed cost of 170 ₳/epoch has more impact on small amounts.\nIs Paws Pool on mainnet? We are currently on Preview testnet. Mainnet migration is in progress — this page will be updated with the Pool ID once available.\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/delegate/","section":"Delegate","summary":"","title":"Delegate"},{"content":" What is Cardano? Cardano is a third-generation blockchain based on proof-of-stake (PoS). Unlike Bitcoin, it requires no mining — validators are chosen in proportion to the ADA delegated to the network.\nFounded by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum, and developed by IOG (Input Output Global), Emurgo, and the Cardano Foundation. Its design is based on peer-reviewed academic research.\nWhat is staking? Staking is the process of participating in network consensus by delegating your ADA to a stake pool. In return, you receive ADA rewards at the end of each epoch (every 5 days).\nYour ADA stays yours\nNever leaves your wallet\nNo lock-up\nWithdraw anytime\nAutomatic\nRewards every 5 days\nHow does staking work? 1 Delegate your ADA to a stake pool from your wallet\n2 At the end of each epoch (5 days), the network takes a snapshot of delegated stake\n3 The pool produces blocks in proportion to its total stake\n4 Rewards are calculated across 4 epochs — the first arrives in ~15–20 days. After that, rewards are distributed every epoch (every 5 days)\n5 Rewards appear automatically in your wallet\nHow to choose a pool? Saturation\nBelow 100% — a saturated pool reduces rewards\nPledge\nMore pledge = more commitment from the operator\nFee\nBetween 0% and 5% is reasonable. PAWS charges 1%\nUptime\nActive and responsive operator with consistent block history\nWallet guide Lace\nBuilt by IOG. Clean UI, native Ledger hardware wallet support.\nWeb · Chrome · Firefox · Edge Eternl\nMost feature-rich. Multiple accounts, multi-pool staking.\nWeb · Extension · Mobile Yoroi\nLightweight and simple. Great mobile option.\nExtension · Mobile Daedalus\nOfficial full node wallet. Downloads the full blockchain (~200 GB).\nDesktop For significant amounts of ADA, a hardware wallet (Ledger or Trezor) combined with Lace or Eternl is recommended.\nFrequently asked questions When do I receive my first reward? Approximately 15-20 days after your first delegation. After that, you will receive rewards every epoch (5 days).\nDo I lose my ADA by delegating? No. Your ADA stays in your wallet at all times. Delegation does not lock or transfer your funds.\nCan I switch pools? Yes, at any time with only a small transaction fee (~0.17 ADA). The change takes effect in the next epoch.\nHow much ADA do I need to stake? There is no minimum. Note that the fixed cost of 170 ₳/epoch is deducted before calculating your percentage, so small amounts may have a lower relative yield.\nIs Paws Pool on mainnet? We are currently operating on Preview testnet. The migration to mainnet is in progress — this page will be updated with the Pool ID once available.\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/faq/","section":"FAQ","summary":"","title":"FAQ"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/","section":"Paws Pool","summary":"","title":"Paws Pool"},{"content":" Connecting to network… Live data via Koios API · Preview testnet\nParameters Ticker\nPAWS\nFee\n1%\nFixed cost\n170 ₳\nPledge\n1,000 ₳\nLive statistics Current epoch\n—\nPreview testnet\nDelegators\n—\nPack members\nActive stake\n—\nDelegated ADA\nBlocks produced\n—\nAll time\nSaturation\n—\n% of limit\nEstimated ROA\n—\nAnnual return\nPool ID\nPool currently on Preview testnet. Mainnet launch planned for May 2026.\nJoin the pack → ","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/pool/","section":"Pool","summary":"","title":"Pool"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://pawspool.org/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags"}]