The Primary Network validates Avalanche's built-in-blockchains: Platform Chain, Exchange Chain, and Contracts Chain. All members of all Subnets must also be a member of the Primary Network. In order to become a member of the Primary Network, one must stake some Avalanche tokens.
Here are tutorials on creating a subnet and adding validators to a subnet.
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