Frequently Asked Questions

A delegator is someone who stakes their RAMA tokens with a validator to help secure the Ramestta Network. By delegating, you participate in the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism without running your own validator node. Delegators earn a share of the validator's rewards proportional to their stake, minus the validator's commission fee.

To stake your RAMA: 1) Connect your Web3 wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.) to this staking portal. 2) Browse the available validators and review their commission rates and performance. 3) Select a validator and enter the amount of RAMA you wish to delegate. 4) Confirm the transaction in your wallet. Your tokens will be bonded to the validator and start earning rewards.

Your RAMA remains in your control but is bonded to the validator you choose. While bonded, it contributes to network security and earns staking rewards. You cannot transfer bonded tokens until you unbond them. The unbonding process takes approximately 80 checkpoints (~7 days) before your tokens become fully transferable again.

A validator runs infrastructure that produces blocks and participates in the Heimdall consensus layer. Validators are responsible for signing checkpoints, proposing blocks on Bor, and maintaining network integrity. They earn rewards from transaction fees and block rewards, sharing a portion with their delegators.

Consider these factors: Commission - Lower is generally better, but not if performance is poor. Uptime - Check the validator's checkpoint signing rate and health status. Total Stake - Very large validators may offer lower individual rewards due to distribution. Self-stake - Validators with significant self-stake have more skin in the game. Reputation - Look for established validators with good track records.

Becoming a validator requires: 1) Setting up reliable infrastructure running Heimdall and Bor nodes. 2) Ensuring nodes are fully synced with the network. 3) Meeting the minimum staking requirement (10 RAMA). 4) Registering your validator through the "Become a Validator" flow in this portal. 5) Providing your signer address and public key. Visit docs.ramestta.com for detailed setup instructions.

Rewards vary based on network conditions, validator commission, and validator performance. The current estimated APY is approximately 33%, but this can fluctuate. Use our Rewards Calculator to estimate your potential earnings based on your stake amount and chosen validator's commission.

Connect your wallet to view your staking dashboard. Your pending rewards are displayed in the "Your Staking Overview" section. Rewards are calculated based on checkpoints and accumulate over time. You can claim your rewards at any time by clicking the "Claim Rewards" button.

To withdraw staked RAMA: 1) Go to the validator you're delegated to. 2) Click "Undelegate" and enter the amount to withdraw. 3) Confirm the transaction. 4) Wait for the unbonding period (~80 checkpoints, approximately 7 days). 5) After unbonding completes, your tokens will be available in your wallet. Rewards can be claimed separately at any time without unbonding.

There is no minimum staking duration. You can initiate unbonding at any time. However, once you start unbonding, there is a mandatory waiting period of approximately 80 checkpoints (~7 days) before your tokens become transferable. During this period, your tokens do not earn rewards.

A checkpoint is a snapshot of the Bor (execution layer) state that is submitted to the Polygon root chain by validators. Checkpoints occur approximately every 30-60 minutes and serve as the finality mechanism for the Ramestta network. Validators earn rewards for signing checkpoints, and the unbonding period is measured in checkpoint intervals.