Choosing a Collator to Stake with for $PEN Staking Rewards

To maximize your chances of receiving $PEN staking rewards, it's crucial to stake with an active collator.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Go to Polkadot/Substrate Portal

2. Switch Networks:

   • In the top left-hand corner, click to open the network selection menu.

   • Find 'Pendulum' listed under the 'Polkadot & Parachains' section.

3. Select Pendulum:

   • After locating Pendulum, click ‘Switch’ to change networks.

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4. Explore the Network:

   • Hover over the 'Network' tab and select 'Explorer'.

5. Identify Active Collators:

   • On the Explorer page, you can view active collators under 'Recent Blocks'.

   • For instance, in the below screenshot, you see ‘STAKE.WORKS’ listed, it indicates they are active.

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6. Choose a Collator:

   • Proceed to the Pendulum Chain Portal

   • Select an active collator that you identified from the recent blocks. Using our example, you would choose ‘STAKE.WORKS’.

By following these steps, you ensure that you select an active collator, thereby increasing your likelihood of receiving staking rewards.