What's a Proxy?
1 EOS = 1 Vote in the governance system of EOS.
Means every EOS holder can vote for Blockchain Stability (BlockProducers) or for Development work (tbd). However, it takes time and knowledge to follow the ever changing network, for most HODLers it's too much.
They can delegate their Votes to one single account, the Proxy.
Proxies are usually holders and users of the system with deep roots, knowledge and are following the never ending story.
TL;DR following EOS shenanigans is too much for you?
Proxy (allow someone to vote on your behalf) your staked EOS to someone you trust.
How to Proxy
cleos
cleos --wallet-url http://localhost:8888 --url https://eos.greymass.com wallet open
cleos --wallet-url http://localhost:8888 --url https://eos.greymass.com wallet unlock
cleos --wallet-url http://localhost:8888 --url https://eos.greymass.com system voteproducer proxy "your account name" "proxy account name"
Scatter
Unlock your Scatter
Go To https://toolkit.genereos.io/tools
alternative: https://eostoolkit.io/ Manage Voting > Set ProxyClick "Attach Identity"
Scroll down to "Proxy Management"
- Enter Proxy Account Name - the one you want to vote on your behalf
- Click "Set Proxy"
- Confirm this in the Scatter Pop-up
Greymass
Setting Proxy is currently not possible
Simpleos
Setting Proxy is currently not possible
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