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15 changes: 12 additions & 3 deletions docs/subquery_network/delegators/delegating.md
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<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7GKWO5wEdtc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>
</figure>

After you have [selected what Node Operator to delegate to](./rewards.md#how-to-select-what-node-operators-to-delegate-to), navigate to `Delegator` -> `Node Operators`(on the left sidebar). Then select `Delegate` in the last column next to your desired Node Operator.
To become a Delegator, you first need to decide what Node Operator to delegate to? We've made this easy for you by listing Node Operators in a page specifically designed to help delegators make this decision.

Head to the Network app, and view [Node Operators under the Delegators Section](https://app.subquery.network/delegator/indexers/all).

![Delegate Node Operator List](/assets/img/network/delegate_indexers.png)

There are a few key things to help you decide:

- **Estimated APY**: This is the estimated APY rewarded to Delegators of this Node Operator from the last Era. It's a good indication of past performance of the Node Operator, but as conditions change between Eras, this estimate is not a guarantee for future Eras.
- **Commission**: Node Operators set a Node Operator’s Commission Rate (NOCR) which is the percentage Node Operators earn. Therefore, a lower NOCR will be more attractive for Delegators as a larger percentage of rewards is shared between Delegators. [Read more about this here](./rewards.md#how-to-select-what-node-operators-to-delegate-to).

Once you decide what Node Operator to delegate to, you can click "Delegate" on your choosen Node Operator.

::: warning

Ensure you have ether for gas fees. Ether needs to be on the Base network. More information can be found [here](../token/claim.html#how-to-obtain-ether-on-base)

:::

![Delegate Node Operator List](/assets/img/network/delegate_indexers.png)

Select your source for the delegation (it can be your wallet, or from an existing delegation amount) and enter an amount. Click on `Delegate`. You will be asked to confirm your transaction with your wallet. Please wait for a while after confirming the transaction.

![Delegate to a Node Operator part 2](/assets/img/network/delegate_action.png)
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## What is a Delegator?

A Delegator is a non-technical network role in the SubQuery Network and is a great way to start participating in the SubQuery Network. This role enables Delegators to “delegate” their SQT to one or more Node Operator (RPC Providers or Data Indexers) and earn rewards (similar to staking).
Delegating SQT is an easy way to stake your SQT and receive APY on your tokens. It only takes a few minutes and requires no technical skill.

Without Delegators, Node Operators would likely earn fewer rewards because they will have less SQT to stake. Therefore, Node Operators compete to attract Delegators by offering a competitive share of a Node Operator's rewards.
The Delegator role enables Delegators to “delegate” their SQT to one or more Node Operator (RPC Providers or Data Indexers) and earn rewards (similar to staking).

## Requirements to be a Delegator
Without Delegators, Node Operators may receive fewer rewards because they will have less SQT to stake. Therefore, Node Operators compete to attract Delegators by offering a competitive share of their rewards.

One of the best things about being a Delegator is that you don’t need any DevOps, coding, or technical experience. Basic understanding of the SubQuery Network is all that is required to become a Delegator.
## How to delegate to a Node Operator

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<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7GKWO5wEdtc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>
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Once you have some [SQT](../token/token.md#where-is-sqt-traded), you can delegate using our app. [Read more about how you can delegate here](./delegating.md).

## Benefits of being a Delegator

There are several benefits of becoming a Delegator:

- It's easy to get started and requires little technical knowledge, Delegators only need to acquire SQT tokens and then [learn the process of delegating the tokens to their preferred Node Operator(s)](./delegating.md).
- It's easy to get started and requires little technical knowledge, Delegators only need to [acquire SQT tokens](../token/token.md#where-is-sqt-traded) and then [learn the process of delegating the tokens to their preferred Node Operator(s)](./delegating.md).
- Delegating contribute to the network by putting their SQT to work by delegating their SQT to Node Operators. In return, Delegators are [rewarded with SQT](./rewards.md) (a share of the reward pool).
- There is no minimum required delegation to be a Delegator. This means that anyone can join no matter how much SQT one has.

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Node Operators also have a maximum delegation capacity based on the size of the Node Operator's own stake, this ensures the Node Operator has sufficient skin in the game. The current multiple for delegation capacity can be found on our [network parameters](../parameters.md) page.

For Data Indexers, we've made it easier for you to see other data about all Data Indexers in our app. Navigate to `Delegator` > `Indexers` and view the [leaderboard](https://app.subquery.network/delegator/node_operators/indexers/top) which shows various scores and details that we think are important to you when deciding what Data Indexer to choose. The Data Indexers Score takes into account a Data Indexer’s uptime, slashing events, and other parameters.
For Data Indexers, we've made it easier for you to see other data about all Data Indexers in our app. Navigate to `Delegator` > `Indexers` and view the [Node Operator List](https://app.subquery.network/delegator/node_operators/indexers/all) which shows various scores and details that we think are important to you when deciding what Data Indexer to choose. The Data Indexers Score takes into account a Data Indexer’s uptime, slashing events, and other parameters.

![Delegate Node Operator List](/assets/img/network/delegate_indexers.png)

## Non-reward period

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