> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realio.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realio.network/delegators.md).

# Delegators

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Terminology</strong></td><td><em>key terms to understand staking (delegating) on the Realio Network.</em></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/ReVVUvm9dY0bfICeqonI#terminology">/pages/ReVVUvm9dY0bfICeqonI#terminology</a></td><td><a href="/files/iWckN1CTsJwyMOKvhyiY">/files/iWckN1CTsJwyMOKvhyiY</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>How To Delegate Tokens</strong></td><td><em>Step-by-step guide</em> <a href="https://www.realio.fund/blog/realio-network-staking-guide"><em>how to delegate</em></a> <em>tokens with a validator</em></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/ReVVUvm9dY0bfICeqonI#how-do-i-delegate">/pages/ReVVUvm9dY0bfICeqonI#how-do-i-delegate</a></td><td><a href="/files/bnIIflReezrdsfqzRMkS">/files/bnIIflReezrdsfqzRMkS</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Delegator FAQs</strong></td><td><em>Frequently asked questions for delegators</em></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/ReVVUvm9dY0bfICeqonI">/pages/ReVVUvm9dY0bfICeqonI</a></td><td><a href="/files/QEyd8LoqpaJW6xH8rsz1">/files/QEyd8LoqpaJW6xH8rsz1</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Delegators Overview

Delegators are individuals or entities that participate in the network's proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism by delegating RIO, RST, or DSTRX tokens to a validator node.

This delegation process involves entrusting a validator with the responsibility of securing the network, validating transactions, and creating new blocks. Delegators, in return, receive RIO rewards for staking their assets and supporting the network's operations.

Delegators have the flexibility to choose which validator node they want to delegate their assets to.