Delegator Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about delegating LYTH tokens to validators on the Monolythium network.

Overview

Staking secures the Monolythium network by locking LYTH behind validators who participate in consensus. As a delegator, you contribute to network security without running infrastructure yourself. In return, you earn a share of inflation rewards and transaction fees proportional to your stake, minus the validator's commission.

Key points:

• Monolythium uses Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) with 53 active validators
• Delegators earn rewards every block (~5 seconds)
• Rewards must be claimed manually — there is no auto-compound
• Delegated tokens can be slashed if your chosen validator misbehaves

Choosing a Validator

Selecting the right validator directly affects your rewards and risk exposure. Evaluate candidates using these criteria:

Criteria	What to Look For	Why It Matters
Commission rate	Lower is better for delegator yield	Directly reduces your effective APY
Uptime history	99%+ uptime, few or no jailing events	Downtime means missed rewards and potential slashing
Self-delegation	Higher self-delegation shows commitment	Validators with more skin in the game are less likely to act carelessly
Community reputation	Active in governance, responsive to delegators	Good communication during incidents or upgrades
Website / identity	Verified Keybase identity, public website	Establishes accountability and transparency
Infrastructure	Geographic and provider diversity	Reduces correlated failure risk across the network

Diversify Your Delegation

Do not delegate your entire balance to a single validator. Spreading your stake across two or more validators reduces your exposure to any individual validator's downtime or slashing event.

Querying Validators

# List all active validators
monod query staking validators --status bonded --chain-id mono_6940-1

# Monarch equivalent
monarch validator status

Staking via Wallet

Monolythium Browser Wallet

1. Open the Monolythium Browser Wallet and connect your account
2. Navigate to the Staking section
3. Browse the validator list — sort by commission, uptime, or stake
4. Select a validator and click Delegate
5. Enter the amount of LYTH to delegate
6. Review the transaction details and confirm

Keplr

1. Open Keplr and select the Monolythium network
2. Go to the Staking tab
3. Choose a validator from the list
4. Click Delegate and enter the amount
5. Approve the transaction

信息

Staking is a Cosmos-native operation. MetaMask and other EVM-only wallets cannot perform staking transactions. Use the Monolythium Browser Wallet, Keplr, or Leap.

Staking via CLI

Using monod

monod tx staking delegate <valoper-address> <amount>alyth \
  --from <your-key> \
  --chain-id mono_6940-1

Using Monarch CLI

monarch stake delegate <valoper-address> <amount>alyth --from <your-key>

Example

Delegate 5,000 LYTH to a validator:

# 5,000 LYTH = 5000 × 10^18 alyth
monod tx staking delegate monovaloper1abc...xyz 5000000000000000000000alyth \
  --from my-key \
  --chain-id mono_6940-1

Denomination

LYTH uses 18 decimal places. The base denomination is alyth. 1 LYTH = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 alyth (10^18).

Understanding Risks

Delegating is not risk-free. Before staking, understand the following:

Slashing

If your validator misbehaves, both the validator and all delegators lose a portion of their staked tokens:

Violation	Slash Amount	Effect
Downtime (missed blocks)	0.01% of total stake	Validator jailed for 10 minutes minimum
Double-signing	5% of total stake	Validator permanently tombstoned

Delegators lose tokens proportionally. For example, if you have 1,000 LYTH delegated and the validator is slashed 5% for double-signing, you lose 50 LYTH.

Unbonding Delay

When you undelegate, your tokens enter a 3-day unbonding period. During this time:

• Tokens are locked and cannot be transferred or used
• No rewards are earned
• Tokens can still be slashed if evidence of past validator misbehavior is submitted

No Rewards During Unbonding

The moment you initiate unbonding, rewards stop accruing on those tokens. Plan withdrawals accordingly.

注意

You cannot cancel an unbonding once it has started. If you change your mind, you must wait the full 3 days and then re-delegate.

Claiming Rewards

Rewards accumulate automatically every block but must be claimed (withdrawn) manually.

From a Specific Validator

# monod
monod tx distribution withdraw-rewards <valoper-address> \
  --from <your-key> \
  --chain-id mono_6940-1

# Monarch CLI
monarch rewards --from <your-key>

From All Validators

# monod
monod tx distribution withdraw-all-rewards \
  --from <your-key> \
  --chain-id mono_6940-1

# Monarch CLI
monarch rewards --from <your-key> --all

Checking Accumulated Rewards

# Query rewards from a specific validator
monod query distribution rewards <your-address> <valoper-address>

# Query all accumulated rewards
monod query distribution rewards <your-address>

Compounding

Monolythium does not support auto-compounding on-chain. To compound your staking returns:

1. Claim your accumulated rewards
2. Re-delegate the claimed LYTH to the same or a different validator
3. Repeat periodically

Compounding Frequency

Frequency	Benefit	Consideration
Daily	Highest effective APY	Higher cumulative gas costs
Weekly	Good balance of yield and cost	Recommended for most delegators
Monthly	Lower gas overhead	Slightly lower effective APY

Each claim and delegation transaction costs gas. Balance compounding frequency against gas costs based on the size of your stake.

FAQ

How often are rewards distributed?

Rewards accumulate every block (~5 seconds). They are always available to claim but must be withdrawn manually.

Can I delegate to multiple validators?

Yes. You can delegate to as many validators as you want. Each delegation is tracked independently.

Is there a minimum delegation amount?

There is no protocol-enforced minimum. However, gas fees make very small delegations (less than a few LYTH) uneconomical.

When do I start earning rewards?

Immediately after the delegation transaction is confirmed. Rewards begin accruing from the next block.

Can my delegated funds be stolen by a validator?

No. Delegation is non-custodial. The validator never has access to your tokens. The only risk is slashing for validator misbehavior.

What happens if my validator goes offline?

The validator is jailed and you stop earning rewards. You can redelegate to an active validator immediately without waiting for the unbonding period.

Do I need to keep my wallet online to earn rewards?

No. Once delegated, rewards accrue regardless of whether your wallet is connected. You only need to connect to claim or manage your delegation.

Next Steps

• Staking Overview — Fundamentals of staking on Monolythium
• Rewards — Detailed breakdown of reward mechanics
• Unbonding — How the unbonding process works
• Redelegation — Switch validators without unbonding
• Delegator FAQ — Common questions answered