NFT Lifecycle Management
NFT Marketplace Interaction
Staking NFTs issued through Stargate are fully compatible with VeChain-based marketplaces. They can be listed, bought, sold, or transferred while preserving both their staked VET and staking-related attributes. This allows for seamless NFT liquidity while maintaining the staking logic and reward mechanics.
Listing and Selling NFTs
Both delegated and undelegated staking NFTs can be listed for sale at any time:
Undelegated NFTs can be freely listed and sold without restrictions.
Delegated NFTs can also be listed. While listed, they continue to accumulate locked rewards. If the sale occurs during an active delegation, the seller can claim all available rewards up to the moment of sale.
Once the NFT is sold, the new owner inherits:
The staked VET collateral
All unclaimed and locked VTHO rewards
The active delegation, if any
There is no reward loss in the transfer; all rights are transferred in full.
In all scenarios, after the sale or transfer happens, the new owner will own all locked and unclaimed rewards.
Metadata and NFT Visibility
Each staking NFT has dynamic metadata that updates in real time to reflect:
NFT tier/level
Delegation status (delegated or undelegated)
Maturity status
Associated validator (if delegated)
This ensures clear visibility for prospective buyers and simplifies on-chain tracking of the NFT’s utility status.
Inheriting the Staked VET
When a buyer acquires a staking NFT, they automatically inherit:
The exact VET amount staked behind the NFT
All locked and unclaimed rewards
The validator delegation (if the NFT is currently delegated)
However, some key points apply:
If not delegated, the new owner must initiate a delegation to start earning rewards.
No additional maturity is required if the NFT has already matured or if Boost was used.
If delegated, rewards will continue accumulating and the buyer assumes full rights over them.
Transferring NFTs Between Wallets
Staking NFTs can be transferred freely between wallets, outside of marketplace transactions, even if delegated. All marketplace rules also apply to manual transfers:
Delegation (if any) remains intact and active
Reward flow continues uninterrupted
New wallet assumes ownership of staked VET and all rights to claim rewards
This allows for private transfers, vault reorganization, or operational delegation changes without disrupting the staking lifecycle.
Managing Multiple NFTs
Users may hold multiple staking NFTs in the same wallet. Each NFT functions as an independent staking unit with its own:
Maturity period and countdown
Delegation status and validator binding
Reward period and accumulation
Claim window and boost status
To simplify portfolio management, the Stargate dashboard displays a per-NFT overview, showing:
Delegation status
Next eligible actions (e.g., claim, exit, unstake)
Reward history and pending claims
Maturity timers and validator links
This ensures that users can make informed decisions across multiple staking positions.
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