fx-core

Validator exit guide

This guide explains how to exit as a validator on the Pundi AIFX chain by unbonding your self-delegation. When a validator’s self-delegation falls below the minimum self-delegation threshold, the validator will automatically go offline. Importantly, the validator will not be penalized in this process.

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Method 1: Via command line

Step 1: Query self-delegation

Before unbonding, check your current self-delegation. Use your account address (the same key you used to self-delegate) and your validator operator address (fxvaloper...):

fxcored query staking delegation [your-account-address] [your-validator-valoper] --node https://fx-json.functionx.io:26657

To list all delegations to your validator (including self-delegation):

fxcored query staking delegations-to [your-validator-valoper] --node https://fx-json.functionx.io:26657

Step 2: Query validator information (optional)

To view general validator details:

fxcored query staking validator [your-validator-valoper] --node https://fx-json.functionx.io:26657

Step 3: Unbond (cancel self-delegation)

Execute the unbond transaction:

fxcored tx staking unbond [validator-valoper] [amount] --from mywallet --gas auto --gas-adjustment 1.5 --gas-prices 5000000000apundiai --chain-id fxcore --node https://fx-json.functionx.io:26657

Replace:

• [validator-valoper] — Your validator operator address (fxvaloper...)
• [amount] — Amount to unbond (e.g. 1000000000000000000apundiai)
• mywallet — Your wallet key name (list keys with fxcored keys list)

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Method 2: Via block explorer

1. Open the block explorer: https://pundiscan.io/pundiaifx/validators
2. Connect your wallet
3. Click the Delegate button
4. Select the Unbonding tab
5. View your delegation list and select the delegation you wish to unbond
6. Click the Undelegate button
7. Enter the amount to undelegate
8. Click Submit and wait for the transaction to complete

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Shutting down the node

After your validator has left the active set (or you no longer intend to run the binary):

1. Stop process supervision (systemd, cosmovisor, Kubernetes, etc.).
2. Stop fxcored cleanly so it does not keep trying to sign.
3. Keep a secure backup of keys and any on-disk data you need before decommissioning hardware.

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Important notes

• No penalty: When your self-delegation drops below the minimum self-delegation threshold, the validator will automatically go offline. You will not be slashed or penalized.
• Unbonding period: After unbonding, tokens enter an unbonding period before they become fully transferable. Check the chain parameters for the exact unbonding duration.
• Minimum threshold: Ensure you understand the minimum self-delegation requirement for validators on the network before proceeding.

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