👥 Delegate Voting: Choose Your Representatives
Stake tokens to vote for delegates who validate blocks on your behalf
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In DPoS, token holders don't validate blocks themselves. Instead, they vote for delegates (also called witnesses or block producers) who do the actual validation work.
The Voting Process
Stake Your Tokens
Lock tokens to participate in voting. Each token = 1 vote.
Research Delegates
Review delegate performance, uptime, commission rates, and community reputation.
Cast Your Votes
Select delegates (typically 1-30 depending on chain). Can change anytime.
Rankings Updated
Votes are tallied. Top N delegates become active block producers.
🔍 Interactive: Delegation Strategy
Compare solo staking vs delegating your stake:
Delegated Staking Benefits
Minimum Stake
1+ tokens
Low barrier to entry
Technical Requirements
• No infrastructure needed
• No technical knowledge
• Vote via wallet interface
Annual Return
~3-6%
After delegate commission (3-10%)
Safe: Delegates handle operations. You just vote and earn rewards.
🎯 Interactive: Voting Power Calculator
See how your stake translates to rewards when voting for delegates:
Select a Delegate to Vote For:
Voting Best Practices
Check Performance
Review uptime history (aim for 99%+), block production stats, and community feedback.
Compare Commissions
Lower isn't always better. Balance commission with performance and reliability.
Diversify Votes
Some chains let you split votes across multiple delegates to reduce risk.
Stay Active
Monitor your delegates. Vote them out if performance drops or they misbehave.
Voter Apathy Problem
A common DPoS challenge: most token holders don't vote, leading to power concentration among a few large voters. Active participation is crucial for decentralization!