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Delegation allows you to stake THEO tokens with a validator and bind licenses to earn rewards — without running your own validator node. This is the primary path for Prime and Core license holders. For how license binding relates to on-chain mechanics, see License gating.

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Browsing validators

Navigate to the Nodes page from the main menu.
  • Use the search bar to find validators by name (moniker) or address
  • Use the status dropdown to filter:
FilterShows
AllAll validators
ActiveBonded and not jailed validators
InactiveNot bonded and not jailed validators
JailedJailed validators
Each validator entry shows: moniker, status, address, commission rate, and token balance. Click a validator to begin the delegation process. Validators overview page with Active, Inactive, and Jailed stats

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Delegating tokens

1

Open the delegation modal

Click a validator from the Nodes page to open the delegation modal. Review the validator’s details — commission rate, status, and description.Delegation modal showing validator details
2

Enter the delegation amount

Enter the THEO amount in the Amount field.
Retain sufficient THEO for gas fees. Do not delegate your entire balance.
Entering delegation amount
3

Confirm and sign

Click Confirm Delegate and sign the transaction in Keplr. Your delegation becomes active once the transaction confirms on-chain.Confirming delegation in Keplr

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Binding a license

After delegating, you are prompted to bind a Prime or Core license to the delegation. Binding activates the license, moving it from BOUND to ACTIVE status and enabling per-block NFT emission rewards.
1

Select the license type

Choose Prime or Core from the license type selector.
2

Choose the license ID

Select an available license from the License ID dropdown. Only unbound licenses appear in the list.
3

Bind and sign

Click Bind License and sign the transaction in Keplr.

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Managing active delegations

Navigate to the Delegation page from the main menu to see all your active delegations.
ColumnDescription
Validator AddressThe validator’s operator address
Bound LicensesLicenses currently bound to this delegation
Staked AmountAmount of THEO delegated
Rewards EarnedAccumulated rewards (hover for full precision)
ActionsClaim Rewards, Unbind License, Unstake
Delegation page showing active delegations and action buttons From this page you can claim rewards, unbind licenses, and initiate unstaking. See Rewards and unstaking for details.