> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kima.network/kima-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kima.network/kima-network/become-a-kima-delegator/benefits.md). # Benefits Delegating your $KIMA tokens has multiple benefits. Most of these are related to enhancing network security, reducing operation complexity and increasing participation. ## Enhanced Security Delegation allows for a wider distribution of decision-making power and staking responsibilities, thus reducing centralization. ## Reduced operation complexity A delegator who may not have the required technical expertise or resources to run a validator node can still participate in staking. Additionally, the amount required to run a validator often exceeds the funds a typical user might hold. Delegation also allows delegators to diversify their portfolios by designating some tokens for delegation while keeping others for active trading or investment. ## Increased participation Delegators can participate in network decisions without having to manage the technical aspects of voting or governance. They can rely on validators to handle these aspects while still staking their tokens to influence network decisions. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.kima.network/kima-network/become-a-kima-delegator/benefits.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.