HeLa Guardian Node Delegation
Guardian Node NFT holders may appoint an operational node operator to perform the required technical node functions on their behalf within the HeLa network.
Delegation is designed to allow broader participation in the Guardian Node ecosystem while ensuring that network-supporting activities are carried out by an operational node. Delegation does not remove the NFT holder’s participation obligations. Node incentives are conditional on compliance with the Guardian Node Terms, including eligibility, continued NFT holding, required stake or lock-up conditions, governance participation, uptime or activity attestations, and operator performance. These obligations are conditions of eligibility, and failure to satisfy them may have the consequences set out below.
Delegation Process
Access Node Management Page. Navigate to the Guardian Node section of the HeLa platform and connect your wallet.
View NFT List. A list of all Guardian Node NFTs owned by your wallet will be displayed, including their current delegation status.
Select NFT for Delegation. Choose the Guardian Node NFT you wish to delegate.
Choose Technical Node Operator. A list of available operational node operators and their applicable service fees will be presented. Node operators are responsible for performing the required technical node operations, including running the necessary infrastructure and meeting applicable performance requirements.
Confirm Delegation. Select the desired node operator and confirm the delegation process.
Once delegation is complete, node incentives are available only if the delegated node meets its performance, uptime, task-completion and network requirements, and the NFT holder continues to satisfy the participation obligations set out below. These obligations include maintaining the relevant NFT and any required stake, participating in governance where required, satisfying eligibility requirements, and complying with the programme terms.
Failure by the NFT holder or the delegated node operator to meet these requirements results in one or more of reduced incentives, forfeiture, slashing or suspension of eligibility, as set out in the Guardian Node Terms.
Node Operator Service Fees
Node operators may charge a service fee for performing technical node operations on behalf of delegated Guardian Node NFTs. This service fee compensates the operator for infrastructure, maintenance, uptime, monitoring, and other technical services provided to support the network.
The service fee is a fixed or variable fee or published rate charged to the NFT holder for those services, and is not calculated as a percentage or share of the node incentives generated by the delegated NFT.
The service fee is not a revenue-share, profit-share, or participation in a common reward pool. NFT holders may compare available operators based on service fee, uptime history, performance, technical capacity, and other relevant operational factors before selecting a node operator.
NFT Holder Participation Obligations
Guardian Node NFT holders who delegate to a node operator must satisfy ongoing participation obligations as conditions of eligibility for node incentives. These include:
maintaining ownership or lock-up of the relevant Guardian Node NFT;
maintaining any required stake or eligibility status;
participating in governance or protocol-related processes where applicable;
confirming or attesting to continued delegation status;
complying with applicable jurisdictional, eligibility, and programme terms;
avoiding prohibited conduct, abuse, Sybil activity, or manipulation.
If these requirements are not satisfied, the NFT holder will lose eligibility for some or all applicable node incentives.
Self-Operation
Users who wish to perform the technical node functions themselves may choose to operate their own Guardian Node. By installing and running the required software, users can list their node on the network and perform the applicable operational tasks directly.
Self-operated nodes must meet the same technical, uptime, security, task-completion, and network participation requirements applicable to other node operators.
Note: The specific delegation mechanics, including operator service fees, eligibility requirements, performance requirements, forfeiture or slashing rules, and security measures, will be outlined in detail in the platform’s technical documentation and Guardian Node Terms.
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