> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.autheo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Delegation

> How to browse validators, delegate THEO tokens, and bind Prime or Core licenses in the Autheo Validator Portal.

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](/nodes/architecture/license-gating).

## 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:

| Filter   | Shows                                |
| -------- | ------------------------------------ |
| All      | All validators                       |
| Active   | Bonded and not jailed validators     |
| Inactive | Not bonded and not jailed validators |
| Jailed   | Jailed validators                    |

Each validator entry shows: moniker, status, address, commission rate, and token balance. Click a validator to begin the delegation process.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-validators-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=149d00191259ec7f9cff301d899b6196" alt="Validators overview page with Active, Inactive, and Jailed stats" width="1838" height="816" data-path="images/vp-validators-overview.png" />

## Delegating tokens

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-delegate-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=d5ddd906ebd499f64d3ba93f3743cba6" alt="Delegation modal showing validator details" width="1808" height="792" data-path="images/vp-delegate-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the delegation amount">
    Enter the THEO amount in the **Amount** field.
    <Warning>Retain sufficient THEO for gas fees. Do not delegate your entire balance.</Warning>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-delegate-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=1554af7a625e960ad7e2da97a14cc921" alt="Entering delegation amount" width="1883" height="877" data-path="images/vp-delegate-2.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and sign">
    Click **Confirm Delegate** and sign the transaction in Keplr. Your delegation becomes active once the transaction confirms on-chain.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-delegate-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=fa3096dcd66569ebd46e246814da94d6" alt="Confirming delegation in Keplr" width="1823" height="790" data-path="images/vp-delegate-3.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the license type">
    Choose **Prime** or **Core** from the license type selector.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the license ID">
    Select an available license from the **License ID** dropdown. Only unbound licenses appear in the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Bind and sign">
    Click **Bind License** and sign the transaction in Keplr.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing active delegations

Navigate to the **Delegation** page from the main menu to see all your active delegations.

| Column            | Description                                    |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Validator Address | The validator's operator address               |
| Bound Licenses    | Licenses currently bound to this delegation    |
| Staked Amount     | Amount of THEO delegated                       |
| Rewards Earned    | Accumulated rewards (hover for full precision) |
| Actions           | Claim Rewards, Unbind License, Unstake         |

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/autheo/_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV/images/vp-manage-delegations.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_s1JZ2AYeWfPo4OV&q=85&s=0d3c4c495b84c0636f3d3f54982e0d76" alt="Delegation page showing active delegations and action buttons" width="1850" height="676" data-path="images/vp-manage-delegations.png" />

From this page you can claim rewards, unbind licenses, and initiate unstaking. See [Rewards and unstaking](/web-apps/validator-portal/rewards-and-unstaking) for details.