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Delegation

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Command Structure

taiyi-cli delegate [OPTIONS] <KEY_SOURCE> [KEY_SOURCE_OPTIONS]

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Global Options

OptionDescriptionEnvironment VariableDefault
--relay-urlRelay endpoint URLRELAY_URL-
--underwriter-pubkeyUnderwriter BLS public keyUNDERWRITER_PUBKEY-
--networkTarget networkNETWORKmainnet
--relay-request-timeoutRequest timeout in secondsRELAY_REQUEST_TIMEOUT30
--actionAction to perform (delegate/revoke)ACTIONdelegate

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Key Source Options

Use this method if you manage your validator keys locally: 
taiyi-cli delegate \
  --relay-url https://relay.holesky.luban.wtf \
  --underwriter-pubkey a6767d972d21a17843ea94da59461a04d8d0baf92f7c518653170e708f4b21d537db56f9b73810252e0f4e99cc9184cb \
  --network holesky \
  local-keystore \
  --path /path/to/validators \
  --password-path /path/to/secrets
Options:
  • --path: Path to validator keystore directory
  • --password-path: Path to password file
  • --password: Direct password input (not recommended)

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Secret Keys

For development or testing with raw private keys: 
taiyi-cli delegate \
  --relay-url https://relay.holesky.luban.wtf \
  --underwriter-pubkey a6767d972d21a17843ea94da59461a04d8d0baf92f7c518653170e708f4b21d537db56f9b73810252e0f4e99cc9184cb \
  --network holesky \
  secret-keys \
  --secret-keys 0x123...,0x456...
Options:
  • --secret-keys: Comma-separated list of private keys

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Dirk Remote Signer

For production setups using Dirk key management service: 
taiyi-cli delegate \
  --relay-url https://relay.holesky.luban.wtf \
  --underwriter-pubkey a6767d972d21a17843ea94da59461a04d8d0baf92f7c518653170e708f4b21d537db56f9b73810252e0f4e99cc9184cb \
  --network holesky \
  dirk \
  --url https://dirk.example.com \
  --wallet-path /wallets \
  --passphrases pass1,pass2 \
  --client-cert-path /path/to/client.crt \
  --client-key-path /path/to/client.key \
  --ca-cert-path /path/to/ca.crt
Options:
  • --url: Dirk service endpoint
  • --wallet-path: Path to wallets in Dirk
  • --passphrases: Comma-separated passphrases
  • --client-cert-path: Client certificate path
  • --client-key-path: Client key path
  • --ca-cert-path: CA certificate path (optional)

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Network Information

For Holesky testnet:
  • Relay URL: https://relay.holesky.luban.wtf
  • Underwriter Public Key: a6767d972d21a17843ea94da59461a04d8d0baf92f7c518653170e708f4b21d537db56f9b73810252e0f4e99cc9184cb

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Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:
  1. Connection Timeout: Increase timeout with --relay-request-timeout
  2. Invalid Key Format: Ensure BLS public key is in correct format
  3. Authentication Failed: Verify keystore path and password
  4. Network Mismatch: Confirm correct --network parameter
For additional support, check the operator documentation or join our tg support channel.