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Delegation Policy

The Oasis Protocol Foundation (OPF) delegates ROSE tokens to node operators who run Oasis Consensus and ParaTime nodes on Mainnet and/or Testnet. Delegations are based on node reliability, performance, community engagement, and overall contributions to the network’s growth and stability.

Requirements for Receiving Delegations​

To be eligible for a delegation, you have to join the network, follow the Code of Conduct, and meet performance requirements.

For guidance on how to increase your delegation over time, please refer to the instructions at the bottom of this page.

Join the Network​

  1. Join the Community Channels

  2. Create Your Entity Keys

  3. Set Up Your Nodes

  4. Submit Your Metadata

  5. Reach Out to the Node Operator Relationship Manager

    • Message @am3lody on Discord or Telegram
    • Be prepared to answer any follow-up questions

  6. Stay Updated

  7. Engage with the Community

    • Actively participate on the Oasis Network Community on Discord or Telegram
    • Follow the Code of Conduct and meet Performance Requirements
    • Help others and answer questions from fellow node operators and community members

Code of Conduct​

  • Set Appropriate Commission Rates

    • Ensure your commission rate and commission rate bounds do not exceed 20%
    • Keep your commission rate within ±10% of the weighted median commission rate on the network

  • Keep Metadata Updated

    • Ensure your entity’s website, social media, and/or contact information in the Oasis Metadata Registry is accurate and current

  • Respect Branding Guidelines

    • Do not include the word "Oasis" in your entity name
    • Do not use Oasis Foundation logos or branding in your entity’s logo

  • Maintain Integrity

    • Avoid any dishonest, fraudulent, or malicious behavior

  • Participate Actively in Governance and Network Operations

    • Participate in on-chain governance and network upgrade votes
    • Be available and ready to collaborate with other node operators during unplanned network upgrades or events

Performance Requirements​

  • Maintain Active Validator Status
    Remain in good standing as an active validator on both Testnet and Mainnet.

  • Achieve High Uptime Across All Networks
    Ensure consistently high uptime for your Consensus, Sapphire, and Cipher nodes on both Testnet and Mainnet.

  • Timely Upgrades for Planned Network Events
    Apply all planned network upgrades within 1 hour of their scheduled release.

  • Rapid Response to Unplanned Upgrades
    Complete any unplanned or emergency upgrades within 24 hours of announcement.

If you run into a complex technical issue that prevents your node from meeting the above Performance Requirements, please reach out to the Oasis team as soon as possible.

How to Increase Delegations?​

  • Operate Core Infrastructure Across Networks
    Run and maintain high-uptime nodes for Consensus, Sapphire, and Cipher on both Testnet and Mainnet.

  • Be Ready for Network Upgrades
    Stay prepared for both planned and unplanned upgrades. Monitor relevant communication channels and respond quickly when action is required.

  • Participate in On-Chain Governance
    Actively vote on governance proposals to help shape the network’s direction.

  • Communicate Downtime Transparently
    If you experience downtime or technical issues, report them promptly to the Oasis Protocol Foundation (OPF) — contact @am3lody on Discord or Telegram.

  • Maintain Credible Stakeholding
    Maintain a meaningful level of self-delegation and/or community delegations.

  • Engage in Strategic Discussions
    Join and contribute to community discussions about the network’s long-term roadmap and strategic initiatives.

  • Build and Support the Ecosystem
    Develop or contribute to tools, services, or dApps that provide value to developers, node operators, and the broader Oasis community.

  • Contribute Code to Oasis Projects
    Actively contribute to open-source codebases or support the development of Oasis-related repositories and infrastructure.

  • Identify and Report Issues
    Proactively discover and report bugs or issues in Oasis network protocols and/or their implementations.

  • Demonstrate Reliable Node Operations History
    Demonstrate a strong track record of reliably operating nodes on other major blockchain networks.

Disclaimer​

Delegations from the Oasis Foundation are discretionary and may be adjusted or revoked at any time, with or without prior notice.