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🌐 What Is a Delegator on the CNHO Stables Chain?

On the CNHO Stables Chain, a delegator is a participant who contributes to the security and decentralization of the network by delegating CNHO tokens to validators. Delegators are essential to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, helping maintain the integrity and reliability of the CNHO Stables Chain.

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🆚 Delegator vs. Validator: What’s the Difference?

RoleDescription
ValidatorA node operator responsible for validating transactions, proposing blocks, and securing the chain. Must maintain uptime, performance, and infrastructure.
DelegatorA token holder who assigns (delegates) their CNHO to a validator to support the network and earn rewards without running a node.

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Key Differences:

  • Responsibility: Validators operate and maintain infrastructure; delegators do not.
  • Risk: Validators can be slashed for misbehavior; delegators share in that risk if delegated to them.
  • Rewards: Both earn staking rewards; validators take a commission from delegators’ rewards.
  • Participation: Delegators can redelegate or unbond anytime; validators must stay online and follow protocol rules.

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🧠 Why Become a Delegator?

By delegating, you:
  • Earn staking rewards in CNHO tokens
  • Support network security without technical responsibilities
  • Retain ownership and control of your tokens (delegation ≠ transfer)
  • Help govern the CNHO ecosystem by backing trusted validators

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🛠️ How to Become a Delegator

Becoming a delegator on CNHO Stables is simple and requires just a few steps.

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🛠️ Step 1: Hold CNHO Tokens on CNHO Stables Chain

You must have CNHO tokens in a wallet that supports the CNHO Stables Chain, such as:
  • Keplr Wallet
  • Leap Wallet
  • Or any Cosmos-compatible wallet with CNHO Stables chain integration
If your CNHO is on another blockchain (e.g., Ethereum, Solana), use the CNHO deposit function to bridge funds to the CNHO Stables Chain.

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🔍 Step 2: Choose a Validator

Navigate to the CNHO Stables Chain explorer or staking dashboard (coming soon on cnho.io) and review available validators. Key validator metrics to consider:
  • Commission rate
  • Uptime and performance
  • Community reputation
  • Governance participation

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🔐 Step 3: Delegate Your CNHO

Using your wallet:
  1. Open the Staking/Delegate section
  2. Select a validator
  3. Enter the amount of CNHO you want to delegate
  4. Confirm and sign the transaction
✅ Your CNHO stays in your wallet — it is only bonded, not moved.

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⏱️ Step 4: Monitor and Manage

  • You will automatically earn staking rewards
  • You can redelegate to another validator at any time
  • To unstake, initiate unbonding (usually takes 21 days)

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🧾 Notes

  • Minimum delegation amount: 1 CNHO
  • Staking rewards frequency: Every block (~6 seconds)
  • Delegators share both rewards and risks with the validator — if a validator is slashed (penalized), you may lose a portion of your stake