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# Delegators

Delegators enhance the economic security of the Nubila Network by staking to validator nodes. By delegating, they support consensus and share in the rewards without running hardware themselves.

#### Becoming a Delegator

* Choose a Validator — Review available validators by performance, uptime, and reputation.
* Delegate $NB — Stake tokens to your chosen validator through the Nubila portal.
* Confirm Participation — Once delegated, your stake is active and you begin earning rewards.

#### Responsibilities

* Select validators wisely based on track record and community reputation.
* Monitor your delegated stake and re-delegate if necessary.
* Participate in governance with your $NUBI tokens when proposals arise.

#### Rewards

* Earn a share of validator rewards, proportional to the size of your delegated stake.
* Rewards are distributed automatically, minus validator commission.
* Unbonding periods apply before funds can be withdrawn.

#### Monitoring & Performance

* Use the Nubila portal to track your delegated stake, rewards history, and validator performance.
* Review validator metrics such as uptime, consensus participation, and honesty score.