# The Deposit

To become a validator on the Beacon Chain, you need to deposit 32 JBC per validator that you wish to run.

Like all JCB transactions, deposits are non-reversible, but the ability to withdraw your funds via a separate process after depositing remains under your control.

* [x] I understand that I need to deposit 32 JBC onto the Beacon Chain to become a validator. Withdrawing deposited JBC from the Beacon Chain is accomplished via a separate process.


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