> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://solayer-labs.gitbook.io/solayer-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://solayer-labs.gitbook.io/solayer-docs/solayer-overview/restaking-guides/delegation.md).

# Delegation

**The Solayer stake delegation process is straightforward:**

1. **Conversion:** Users convert SOL into its natively staked form, sSOL.
2. **Delegation:** Staked SOL is delegated to Solayer-recommended validators, which then delegate it to an Delegate dApp (endogenous AVS) on Solayer, converting sSOL to a delegated form.
3. **Minting Tokens: Solayer dApps** mint Delegate Tokens, which serve as stake proof to retrieve staked SOL and claim rewards.

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