> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs-launchpad.energyweb.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs-launchpad.energyweb.org/ewx-ecosystem/staking-on-energy-web-x/delegated-staking-on-energy-web-x/delegated-staking-with-the-energy-web-x-staking-app/delegate-stake-to-a-collator.md). # Delegate stake to a collator ### Understanding the terms in the display Before staking, it is important to get acquainted and be familiar with the terms used in the Stake page. * **Total Staked** - The total amount of $EWT you have actively staked across all collators. * **Total Rewards** - The total amount of $EWT you’ve earned from staking and delegation so far. * **Est. Rewards** - An estimated reward rate based on current network conditions. Rewards are variable, not guaranteed, and may change via on‑chain governance. * **Available to Stake** - The amount of $EWT in your wallet that can be staked. * **Collator** - Nodes that maintain the EWX parachain by producing block candidates and submit them for validation. * **My Stakes** - The amount of $EWT you have currently staked with your chosen collator(s). * **Pending Unstake** - $EWT currently in the unstaking process. After the cooldown, you’ll be able to claim it from the Pending tab. * **Transaction Cost** - Network fee required to process the staking transaction. ### Stake EWT to nominate a collator for delegation {% hint style="success" %} Ensure that there is enough EWT in the connected EWX wallet account.\ \ For EWX wallet accounts with insufficient EWT, tokens can be bridged from EWC and ETH networks using the official [EWX Bridge Web App](https://bridging.energywebx.com/bridge). {% endhint %} To stake, choose from the list of collators available to nominate for delegation. {% hint style="warning" %} Only collators which you don't have any pending unstake can be nominated for delegation. {% endhint %}

Input the amount to stake and click the "Stake" button. {% hint style="warning" %} Staking locks your EWT for an unbonding period (currently 2 eras). Slashing risk applies: if a selected collator malperforms, a portion of your stake may be slashed. Rewards are not guaranteed. {% endhint %}

A confirmation screen will be displayed. Review the details as displayed and ensure that the checkbox is ticked. Click the "Confirm" button to initiate the transaction.

Confirm the transaction in your wallet.

After successfully executing the transaction, Total Staked and Available to Stake amounts will be updated. The staked amount will also be listed in My Stakes column in the collators list.

### Top-up Stake Amount Topping-up stake amount in the current active stakes is very straightforward. Simply choose a collator which you have active stakes. {% hint style="warning" %} Only collators which you don't have any pending unstake can be selected. {% endhint %}

Input the amount to top-up and click the "Increase Stake" button.

A confirmation screen will be displayed. Review the details as displayed and ensure that the checkbox is ticked. Click the "Confirm" button to initiate the transaction.

Confirmation dialog showing active stake and amount to increase

Confirm the transaction in your wallet.

After successfully executing the transaction, Total Staked and Available to Stake amounts will be updated. The topped-up amount will also be reflected in My Stakes column in the collators list.