cardano-cli-staking-operator

# cardano-cli-staking-operator > **OPERATOR SKILL**: Executes staking operations that modify on-chain state. Requires explicit human invocation. ## When to use - When ready to register stake key, delegate, or withdraw rewards - After reviewing guidance from `cardano-cli-staking` ## Operating rules (must follow) - Confirm network and pool ID before delegation - Verify stake key registration status before operations - **REQUIRE explicit confirmation before any certificate submission** - Show deposit/fee costs before proceeding ## Pre-flight checklist ``` [ ] Network: ___________ [ ] Stake key files exist and are correct [ ] Payment key for fees available [ ] Pool ID verified (for delegation) [ ] Current rewards balance checked ``` ## Execution workflow ### Check stake status first ```bash cardano-cli conway query stake-address-info \ --testnet-magic 1 \ --address $(cat stake.addr) ``` ### Register stake key (if not registered) ```bash # Create registration certificate cardano-cli conway stake-address registration-certificate \ --stake-verification-key-file stake.vkey \ --out-file stake-reg.cert # Build tx with certificate cardano-cli conway transaction build \ --testnet-magic 1 \ --tx-in <utxo>#<index> \ --change-address <payment-addr> \ --certificate-file stake-reg.cert \ --out-file tx.unsigned # Sign with BOTH payment and stake keys cardano-cli conway transaction sign \ --tx-file tx.unsigned \ --signing-key-file payment.skey \ --signing-key-file stake.skey \ --testnet-magic 1 \ --out-file tx.signed # Submit (CONFIRM FIRST) cardano-cli conway transaction submit \ --testnet-magic 1 \ --tx-file tx.signed ``` ### Delegate to pool ```bash # Create delegation certificate cardano-cli conway stake-address stake-delegation-certificate \ --stake-verification-key-file stake.vkey \ --stake-pool-id <pool-id-bech32> \ --out-file delegation.cert # Build, sign (payment + stake), submit # ... same pattern as registration ``` ### Withdraw rewards ```bash # Check rewards balance first cardano-cli conway query stake-address-info \ --testnet-magic 1 \ --address $(cat stake.addr) # Build withdrawal tx cardano-cli conway transaction build \ --testnet-magic 1 \ --tx-in <utxo>#<index> \ --withdrawal $(cat stake.addr)+<reward-amount> \ --change-address <payment-addr> \ --out-file tx.unsigned # Sign with BOTH keys and submit ``` ## Safety / key handling - Verify pool ID from multiple sources before delegating - Double-check reward withdrawal amounts - Keep certificates for records - Registration deposit is refundable on de-registration ## References - `cardano-cli-staking` (guidance skill) - `shared/PRINCIPLES.md`