# Delegated Staking & Collator Nodes

The Delegated Staking & Collator Nodes component gives delegators a clear, data-rich view of how collators perform and where their stake can earn the most. It transforms staking into an open, transparent, and competitive environment — where everyone can see which collators are reliable, active, and truly delivering value to the network.

For token holders, this means better decision-making. Delegators can identify consistent performers, understand their real yields, and see how rewards evolve over time. As the platform grows, these insights will support a culture of accountability among collators and help the community optimize staking strategies collectively.

This component depends on the collator and staking modules within the Energy Web X parachain and accurate reward data from on-chain events. Once that data is reliably exposed, ewchain.io can serve as the go-to hub for evaluating staking performance and making informed delegation choices.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### First

* Browse a collator leaderboard showing uptime, commission, and total stake.
* Compare collators to identify where to delegate based on current yield and reliability.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Next

* View real APY and historical rewards for each collator.
* See delegator behavior: whether rewards are restaked, held, or sold.
* Simulate potential returns by entering a delegation amount and duration.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Later

* Build and track your personal staking portfolio, comparing yields across multiple collators.
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}


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