# Managing Licenses Before a node can begin running, each Verifier Node License NFT must be registered and bound to a specific node installation. This ensures that every license corresponds to a single active zkProofer node within the Humanity network. The easiest way of binding your node is delegating through a NaaS Provider [Using a NaaS Provider](/zkproofer-node/how-to-run-zkproofer-nodes/binding-and-delegating/using-a-naas-provider.md) ## **When Binding Can Be Released** > ⚠️ Unbinding becomes possible only after the 12-month vesting period has completed. ## **What Unbinding is** Binding remains in place until you explicitly choose to Unbind / Stop delegating your license to a partcular node, either thourh a NaaS or in case you run your own node. Unbinding must be performed if you plan to: * Transfer the license to another wallet * Sell or gift the NFT * Migrate your node to new hardware * Delegate node operation to another party The process can be seen at [Stopping Delegation & Unbinding](/zkproofer-node/how-to-run-zkproofer-nodes/stopping-delegation-and-unbinding.md) ## **What Happens After Unbinding** Once unbound, the Verifier Node License NFT becomes a **free-floating asset** again: * It **no longer belongs to any node hardware or operator setup** * It can be **transferred, sold, or delegated** freely * It remains inactive until a **new binding** is completed * It does **not accrue rewards or fees** while unbound This ensures a clean state for safe transfer and reactivation. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://docs.humanity.org/zkproofer-node/how-to-manage-zkproofer-nodes/managing-licenses.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.