# DAG Delegation

Delegated staking on Constellation Network allows any DAG holder to participate in network security and validation by staking their tokens with validators—without needing to run a node. This enables more users to contribute to decentralization and governance while earning staking incentives.

By choosing a validator, you help secure the network, support metagraph projects, and receive DAG incentives for your participation. Some metagraph validators even offer additional L0 token rewards, increasing your potential incentives.

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## **Why Delegate Your DAG?**

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* **Earn Network Incentives** – Receive a fixed 3% APR, plus a share of 45% of inflation emissions and potential extra rewards from metagraphs.
* **No Technical Setup Needed** – Stake without running a validator node.
* **Support Projects You Believe In** – Choose validators aligned with your interests or metagraphs that offer additional rewards.
* **Flexible & Transparent** – Easily switch validators, track performance, and adjust your strategy at any time.

### How Delegated Staking Works

1. Connect your Stargazer Wallet to the [DAG Explorer ](https://mainnet.dagexplorer.io/staking)
2. Choose from available validators based on fees, performance, or project alignment
3. Delegate your DAG tokens (no minimum requirement)
4. Monitor your delegations through the dashboard

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### Key Features

* **Transparent Fees:** Validators (the individuals or metagraphs you delegate too) charge between 5-10% of rewards
* **No Lock-up Period:** Change validators without waiting periods
* **21-Day Unwinding**: When fully withdrawing a delegation position there’s a 21-day unwinding phase. During this time, tokens are temporarily locked as the network processes the withdrawal, ensuring a smooth transition without sudden shifts in liquidity
* **Multiple Delegations –** You can open up to 10 delegated positions per wallet, each requiring a minimum of 5,000 DAG.

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