> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.livepeer.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choose an Orchestrator

> How to evaluate Livepeer orchestrators and pick one that fits your goals before you execute the delegation transaction.

Choosing an Orchestrator is the most consequential decision you make as a Delegator. A well-run Orchestrator with consistent reward calls and fair commission settings earns you meaningful returns. A poorly run one can earn you nothing even if its headline commission looks attractive.

This page is for the decision. Once you have chosen an Orchestrator, move to [Delegate Your LPT](./delegate-your-LPT) for the wallet flow.

## Before you start

You need:

* LPT on Arbitrum One
* a small ETH balance on Arbitrum One for transactions
* a compatible wallet connected to [Livepeer Explorer](https://explorer.livepeer.org)

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  <Card title="Bridge LPT to Arbitrum" icon="bridge" href="/v2/delegators/delegation/bridge-lpt-to-arbitrum" arrow>
    Move or acquire LPT on Arbitrum One before you try to delegate it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="What bonding means" icon="circle-question" href="/v2/delegators/delegation/about-delegation" arrow>
    Review the risk model and stake mechanics before you compare operators.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Step 1: Confirm active-set status

Start in [Livepeer Explorer](https://explorer.livepeer.org). Filter the Orchestrator list to currently active operators, then open each candidate profile you are seriously considering.

If an operator is not active now, your stake helps them compete for activation but does not earn round rewards until they are active.

## Step 2: Check reward-call reliability

This is the first real quality gate. Before commission, before branding, before social presence, check the recent reward-call history.

Strong signal:

* near-perfect reward calling across recent rounds
* no recent streak of missed rounds
* no sign that the operator is underfunded for gas or operationally absent

Weak signal:

* frequent missed rounds
* long gaps
* recent inactivity with no visible recovery

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  <Accordion title="Why missed reward calls matter more than a tiny commission difference">
    Missing `reward()` means the Delegator pool simply misses that round's inflation. There is no catch-up call in the next round.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What usually causes misses">
    The common causes are operator downtime, poor automation, or running out of ETH for transaction gas.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Step 3: Compare commission terms

### `rewardCut`

This is the percentage of inflationary LPT the Orchestrator keeps before the rest is shared with Delegators.

* lower is better for Delegators
* `10%` means Delegators share the other `90%`

### `feeShare`

This is the percentage of ETH fees the Orchestrator passes to Delegators.

* higher is better for Delegators
* `80%` means Delegators share `80%` of the fee revenue

<Warning>
  As of 6 April 2026, current Explorer product surfaces use **Fee Share**, not **Fee Cut**. `feeShare` and `rewardCut` move in opposite directions for Delegators: higher fee share is better, lower Reward Cut is better.
</Warning>

## Step 4: Check concentration and resilience

After reliability and commission, look at how much of total bonded stake the operator already controls.

Questions worth asking:

* are they comfortably active or just above the cutoff?
* are they already highly dominant?
* are you comfortable contributing more stake concentration to that operator?

From a pure-yield perspective, big operators are not automatically better. From a network-health perspective, delegating only to already dominant operators can worsen concentration.

## Step 5: Look for signs of durability

Optional, but useful for meaningful positions:

* how long they have been active
* whether they have visible governance participation
* whether they communicate publicly
* whether their recent history shows consistency instead of one good month

## Selection checklist

* [ ] currently active
* [ ] reliable recent reward-call history
* [ ] acceptable `rewardCut`
* [ ] acceptable `feeShare`
* [ ] not uncomfortably concentrated
* [ ] durable enough for your risk tolerance

## After you choose

Once the checklist is complete:

1. Open the chosen Orchestrator's profile in Explorer
2. Confirm they are still active
3. Follow the approval and bond flow in [Delegate Your LPT](./delegate-your-LPT)

## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I delegate to more than one orchestrator from one wallet?">
    No. One bonded position maps to one Orchestrator per wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if my orchestrator later becomes inactive?">
    Your stake remains bonded, but it stops earning active-round rewards until the operator returns or you redelegate.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How much ETH should I keep for gas?">
    Keep a small Arbitrum ETH balance available for the initial delegation plus later claim, redelegation, or unbonding actions. Use "small reusable balance" as the rule, not a fixed dollar amount.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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  <Card title="Delegate Your LPT" icon="play" href="/v2/delegators/delegation/delegate-your-lpt" arrow>
    Execute the approval and bond flow now that you have chosen an operator.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Delegation Economics" icon="chart-line" href="/v2/delegators/delegation/delegation-economics" arrow>
    Use the reward model to compare the practical impact of these operator choices.
  </Card>
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