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Redelegation

Redelegation lets you move stake between validators without the unbonding wait.

Overview​

AspectUnbondingRedelegation
Wait time3 daysInstant
Rewards gapYesNo
Slashing riskDuring unbondingImmediate transfer
RepeatAnytime3-day cooldown

How It Works​

Validator A → Validator B (instant)

Your stake:

  1. Immediately leaves Validator A
  2. Immediately active with Validator B
  3. Starts earning rewards from B right away

Performing Redelegation​

Via CLI​

monod tx staking redelegate \
  <source-validator> \
  <destination-validator> \
  <amount>alyth \
  --from <your-key> \
  --chain-id <chain-id>

Via Keplr​

  1. Go to Staking
  2. Select your current validator
  3. Click Redelegate
  4. Choose new validator
  5. Enter amount
  6. Confirm

Redelegation Cooldown​

After redelegating, those specific tokens cannot be redelegated again for 3 days:

Day 0: A → B (allowed)
Day 1: B → C (blocked - same tokens)
Day 3: B → C (allowed)

!!! warning "Plan Carefully" Choose your destination validator carefully. You're committed for 3 days.

Partial Redelegation​

Redelegate any portion of your stake:

# Move 1000 LYTH from A to B
monod tx staking redelegate valoperA valoperB 1000000000000000000000alyth

Remaining stake stays with original validator.

Multiple Redelegations​

You can redelegate from multiple sources in one day:

A → B (1000 LYTH)  ✅
C → B (500 LYTH)   ✅
A → D (500 LYTH)   ✅ (different destination)

But not the same tokens twice:

A → B (1000 LYTH)  ✅
B → C (1000 LYTH)  ❌ (same tokens, within 3 days)

Tracking Redelegations​

Via CLI​

# View active redelegations
monod query staking redelegations <your-address>

Shows:

  • Source and destination validators
  • Amount
  • Completion time (when you can redelegate again)

Use Cases​

Better Validator Found​

You discovered a validator with:

  • Lower commission
  • Better uptime
  • More reputation

Redelegate instead of waiting 3 days.

Validator Issues​

Your validator is:

  • Frequently jailed
  • Raising commission
  • Unresponsive

Move stake immediately.

Rebalancing​

Spread stake across multiple validators without gaps in rewards.

Redelegation vs Unbonding​

Choose redelegation when:

  • ✅ Switching validators
  • ✅ Want continuous rewards
  • ✅ Know your destination

Choose unbonding when:

  • ✅ Need liquid tokens
  • ✅ Exiting staking entirely
  • ✅ Uncertain about future plans

Slashing Considerations​

When you redelegate:

  • Past misbehavior from source validator can still slash
  • Future misbehavior only affects destination validator
  • Evidence window applies to when the infraction occurred

FAQ​

Can I redelegate to multiple validators at once?

Not in a single transaction. Redelegate separately to each.

What if destination validator gets jailed?

You stop earning until they unjail, or redelegate again (after cooldown).

Is there a fee for redelegation?

Normal transaction gas fee. No special redelegation fee.

Can I redelegate unbonding tokens?

No. Once unbonding starts, tokens cannot be redelegated.

What's the maximum number of active redelegations?

7 per source-destination pair. More pairs are allowed.