Welcome

RUNEBond is a platform designed to make it easier for users and Node Operators to connect, with the goal of helping operators accumulate more bonded RUNE to remain active in the network. This not only increases their chances of staying in the validator set and earning greater rewards, but also gives users the opportunity to put their idle RUNE to work and start generating yield.

By delegating their RUNE to a node operator, users become Bond Providers and receive a share of the rewards generated by that node. However, it's important to understand that delegating to a malicious or poorly managed node carries significant risks: if a node misbehaves, part of the bonded RUNE can be slashed, and all bond providers—including you—can lose funds.

Another key consideration is liquidity: delegated RUNE cannot be withdrawn at will. It can only be unbonded once the node has been churned out of the active set, a decision that lies with the Node Operator. This means the exit window is entirely dependent on the operator's decision to voluntarily leave the network.

Because of these risks, RUNEBond encourages users to take an active and diversified approach to delegation:

• Understand the behavior and reputation of the node operator.

• Distribute your RUNE across multiple nodes to mitigate slashing risk.

• Monitor churn status and performance over time.

Before using RUNEBond, it is strongly recommended that users fully understand both the risks and benefits of delegated bonding, and carefully select a trustworthy operator.

There are two types of users who interact with RUNEBond. users looking for a node to delegate their RUNE, and Node Operators seeking to attract bond providers.

Depending on which one you are, please follow the appropriate section below to understand how to use the platform effectively:

• 👉 How to delegate RUNE as a user

• 👉 How to onboard as a Node Operator