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---
title: Delegate SHM
description: Guide to delegating SHM tokens on Shardeum
description: Earn rewards by supporting the Shardeum network through delegation
---

import { Callout } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/callout';

<Callout title="" type="warn">
<strong>This page is getting updated</strong>
# Delegate SHM — Earn Rewards by Supporting the Network

Delegating SHM lets you earn rewards without running your own validator.
You simply choose a validator you trust, stake your SHM with them, and start earning a share of their rewards.

<Callout type="info">
Your SHM always stays in your wallet — validators cannot spend your funds.
</Callout>

## 1. What Is Delegation? (Simple Explanation)

A validator needs stake to participate in the network.
Delegators help validators by adding their tokens to the validator's total stake.

**In return:**

- You earn a share of the validator's rewards
- The network becomes more decentralized
- You do not need to run any hardware
- You can delegate, re-delegate, and unbond your tokens at any time (subject to network rules)

## 2. What You Need Before Delegating

You only need:

**A Web3 wallet:**

- MetaMask
- Keplr
- Ledger (optional, for hardware wallet users)

**SHM tokens in your wallet**

**The validator's address or the validator list in your wallet UI**

## 3. Add Shardeum Mainnet to Your Wallet

### MetaMask

Open MetaMask → Add Network → Enter:

- **Network Name:** Shardeum
- **RPC URL:** https://api.shardeum.org
- **Chain ID:** 8118
- **Currency Symbol:** SHM
- **Explorer:** https://explorer.shardeum.org

Save the network.

## 4. Choose a Validator

When choosing a validator, consider:

- **Uptime** (higher = better)
- **Commission rate** (lower = better returns)
- **Voting power** (choose a mix; avoid only-large validators)
- **Identity / website** (shows validator is active)
- **No history of slashing**

Your wallet will show a validator list with all these details.

<Callout type="info">
**Tip:** Spread your delegation across multiple validators to reduce risk.
</Callout>

## 5. How to Delegate SHM

### Step 1 — Connect your wallet

Open your wallet and switch to Shardeum Mainnet.

### Step 2 — Open the Staking Dashboard

**Official Staking Dashboard:**

**URL:** [dashboard.shardeum.org](https://dashboard.shardeum.org)

**Features:**
- Delegate tokens to validators
- Undelegate tokens
- Claim rewards
- View validator details and statistics
- Manage multiple delegations

You can also stake from:

- Keplr Dashboard
- Wallet Staking UI
- Validator's profile page on the explorer
- Any dApp that supports Shardeum staking

### Step 3 — Select a Validator

Browse the validator list on the dashboard.

**View validator commission:**
- Navigate to the **Validators** tab on the dashboard
- Click on an individual validator's profile
- Commission rates vary by validator

Choose a validator based on uptime, commission rate, and reputation, then click **Delegate**.

### Step 4 — Enter Amount

Enter the amount of SHM you want to delegate.

You must pay gas in SHM, so keep a small balance (≈ 1–2 SHM) for fees.

### Step 5 — Approve the Transaction

Your wallet will show a popup.

**Check:**

- Amount
- Validator
- Gas fee

Click **Confirm**.

### Step 6 — Done

Once the transaction succeeds, your SHM is delegated and earning rewards.

You can verify your delegation in:

- Explorer (Delegations tab)
- Wallet "Staking" section

## 6. Rewards: How They Work

You earn rewards when:

- Your validator produces blocks
- Your validator stays online and behaves correctly
- The network distributes emissions to validators and their delegators

Rewards accumulate automatically.

You can claim them anytime in your wallet under **Withdraw Rewards**.

## 7. Unbonding Period (Important)

If you want to remove your stake:

1. Click **Unbond** or **Undelegate**
2. Your tokens enter a **21-day unbonding period**

During this time:

- You **cannot** withdraw them
- They **do not** earn rewards

Once the period ends, your SHM appears back in your wallet.

<Callout type="warn">
**Note:** These parameters may evolve with governance.
</Callout>

## 8. Re-Delegation (Move Stake Without Waiting)

You can instantly move your delegated stake from one validator to another without waiting 21 days — but only **once per validator per unbonding period**.

**Use this when:**

- Your validator has high downtime
- Commission increases
- You prefer a different validator

Open staking UI → Select your validator → **Redelegate**.

## 9. Risks You Should Know

Delegating is safe, but you should still be aware:

### Slashing Risk

If your validator:

- Goes offline for too long
- Double-signs a block

They may be **slashed** and lose a small amount of stake, including part of delegated tokens.

<Callout type="error">
Choose validators with good uptime and reputation.
</Callout>

# Delegate SHM
### Commission Fees

Validators charge a commission on rewards.
This does **not** reduce your staked SHM — only your earnings.

## 10. How to Withdraw Rewards

1. Open staking UI
2. Your delegations
3. **Withdraw Rewards**
4. Confirm

Rewards appear immediately in your wallet.

## 11. How to Unbond Your SHM

1. Open staking dashboard
2. Select validator
3. Click **Unbond / Undelegate**
4. Confirm transaction
5. Wait 21 days
6. Withdraw your SHM to your wallet

## 12. Frequently Asked Questions

### Can validators steal my tokens?

No. Delegation never gives validators control of your wallet.

### Do I need to keep MetaMask open?

Learn how to delegate your SHM tokens to validators and earn rewards.
No. Delegation is on-chain. Your wallet can be offline.

## What is Delegation?
### What happens if my validator gets jailed?

Delegation allows SHM token holders to stake their tokens with validators without running a node themselves. Delegators earn a portion of the validator's rewards.
You stop earning rewards until they unjail or until you redelegate to someone else.

## How to Delegate
### Can I delegate to multiple validators?

Step-by-step guide to delegate your SHM tokens to a validator.
Yes, and it's a good practice.

## Choosing a Validator
### Is there a minimum delegation amount?

Learn how to evaluate and choose the right validator for delegation based on performance, commission rates, and reliability.
Minimum amount is defined by governance and may evolve.

## Delegation Rewards
## 13. Delegation Complete

Understand how delegation rewards are calculated, distributed, and claimed.
You are now staking SHM and helping secure Shardeum while earning rewards.

## Undelegating
You can:

Learn about the undelegation process, unbonding periods, and how to withdraw your staked tokens.
- Monitor your validator
- Redelegate if needed
- Withdraw rewards regularly
- Support decentralization by choosing reliable validators
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## Full Nodes

- **Role**: Full nodes do not participate in consensus. They maintain and verify the blockchain state, functioning as a reliable source of truth for applications, wallets, and other network participants.
- **Role**: Full nodes do not participate in consensus. They maintain and verify the blockchain state, functioning as a reliable "source of truth" for applications, wallets, and other network participants.
- **Configuration**: Full nodes run with pruning enabled by default, storing only the most recent state needed for operation.
- **Use cases include**:
1. Running infrastructure for dApps
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