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# 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.

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Stargate official secondary marketplace is available at: <https://stargate.marketplace.vechain.org/>
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### 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.

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In all scenarios, after the sale or transfer happens, **the new owner will own all locked and unclaimed rewards.**
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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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.