Tezos Unveils Baker Role Amid 2026 Expansion Plans

The Tezos network is planning for future growth and expansion in 2026. To support this, they are introducing the role of 'Baker', which will be responsible for validating transactions on the network.

According to their plans, becoming a Tezos Baker will require an investment of around $50,000 to $100,000 in hardware and software costs.

This setup is expected to be more complex than other blockchain networks, requiring significant technical expertise. However, the rewards for successful Bakers could include new XTZ tokens as well as transaction fees.