staking and delegation

This guide covers how to delegate QOR tokens to validators, redelegate between validators, unbond your stake, claim rewards, and understand QoreChain's Triple-Pool staking architecture.

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Delegating Tokens

Delegate QOR to a validator to earn staking rewards and participate in network security:

qorechaind tx staking delegate <validator_address> <amount>uqor \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

Example: Delegate 100 QOR to a validator:

qorechaind tx staking delegate qorvaloper1abc...xyz 100000000uqor \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

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Redelegating

Move your delegation from one validator to another without waiting for the unbonding period:

qorechaind tx staking redelegate <source_validator> <destination_validator> <amount>uqor \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

Example:

qorechaind tx staking redelegate qorvaloper1src... qorvaloper1dst... 50000000uqor \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

You cannot redelegate tokens that are already in a redelegation transit. Wait for the current redelegation to complete before initiating another.

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Unbonding

Withdraw your delegated tokens from a validator. Unbonding takes 21 days to complete, during which the tokens do not earn rewards and cannot be transferred.

qorechaind tx staking unbond <validator_address> <amount>uqor \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

Example:

qorechaind tx staking unbond qorvaloper1abc...xyz 25000000uqor \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

After the 21-day unbonding period, tokens are automatically returned to your account.

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Claiming Rewards

Withdraw all accumulated staking rewards from every validator you have delegated to:

qorechaind tx distribution withdraw-all-rewards \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

To withdraw rewards from a specific validator only:

qorechaind tx distribution withdraw-rewards <validator_address> \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id qorechain-diana \
  --fees 500uqor

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Triple-Pool Classification

QoreChain uses a Triple-Pool staking model that classifies validators into three pools based on their reputation and delegation levels. Each pool receives a weighted share of block rewards.

Pool	Entry Criteria	Reward Weight
RPoS (Reputation Proof of Stake)	Reputation score >= 70th percentile AND stake >= median	40%
DPoS (Delegated Proof of Stake)	Total delegation >= 10,000 QOR	35%
PoS (Proof of Stake)	All remaining validators	25%

Validators are reclassified at every epoch boundary. A validator that builds a strong reputation and accumulates sufficient stake is promoted to the RPoS pool, earning the highest reward share.

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Bonding Curve Rewards

Individual staking rewards are computed using QoreChain's bonding curve formula:

R = beta * S * (1 + alpha * log(1 + L)) * Q(r) * P(t)

Variable	Description
R	Reward amount for the period
beta	Base reward rate (protocol parameter)
S	Staked amount
alpha	Loyalty coefficient (protocol parameter)
L	Lock duration in epochs
Q(r)	Quality multiplier derived from the validator's reputation score r
P(t)	Pool multiplier at time t (40%, 35%, or 25% depending on pool)

Longer lock durations and higher reputation scores result in proportionally greater rewards, incentivizing long-term commitment and good validator behavior.

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Querying Validator Information

Look up details about any validator:

qorechaind query staking validator <validator_operator_address>

Example:

qorechaind query staking validator qorvaloper1abc...xyz

List all active validators:

qorechaind query staking validators --status bonded

Query your current delegations:

qorechaind query staking delegations <delegator_address>

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• Delegating to validators in the RPoS pool yields the highest rewards due to the 40% pool weight.

• Building validator reputation takes time. Consider the validator's track record before delegating.

• Redelegation is instant but has cooldown restrictions. Plan your moves carefully.

• The 21-day unbonding period is a security measure. During this time, slashing events can still affect your tokens.