Delegate Your Tez
Delegating your Tez to a baker is a way to earn rewards on your XTZ holdings without the need to actively participate in the Tezos network. By delegating your Tez to a baker, you help to secure the network and receive a portion of the block rewards as a reward. Here are the steps to delegate your Tezos to a baker. You are not obligated to delegate your Tez but there is essentially no reason not to. Delegating does not "lock up" your Tez, you are free to make transactions, cash out, and add more Tez as you please.
And here are the steps to delegate your Tez to a baker:
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Choose a baker: There are many bakers on the Tezos network to choose from, each with its own fees and rewards. Research different bakers and choose one that meets your needs and preferences. [ https://tzkt.io/bakers ]
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Initiate the delegation process: In your Tezos wallet, navigate to the delegation section and select the baker you wish to delegate to. Follow the prompts to initiate the delegation process.
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Confirm the delegation: Once you have initiated the delegation process, you will need to confirm it. This typically involves entering your wallet password or confirming the transaction on your hardware wallet.
Make sure to research different bakers and choose one that is reputable and has a good track record. Additionally, keep in mind that your XTZ is still under your control and is not locked during delegation. You may also choose to change bakers at any time.
Here is a more extensive introduction and guide to delegating & staking your Tez by the Baking Bad team [ https://baking-bad.org/ ] :