> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.meter.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.meter.io/full-node-and-validation/staking-mtrg-how-to-stake-and-staking-details/how-to-stake-mtrg/choosing-candidates.md).

# Choosing Candidates

Meter Network currently does not have uptime analytics for Node Operators. However, historically since April 2021, there has been minimum downtime across node operators.&#x20;

It is safe for users to choose any candidate to delegate their stake.

Alternatively, Users can DM “/staking (wallet address)” to @MeterValidatorBot on Telegram to get daily messages when your wallet receives the staking rewards.&#x20;

Users lose potential rewards only when the candidate they have delegated gets jailed.

#### Information currently available on the Candidates

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**Candidate Name:** The name of the candidate node on which you can stake

**Address:** Address running the node

**Commission:** The portion of the staking rewards that will be withheld for providing the staking service

**Total Votes:** Total MTRG that has been staked/ delegated on the candidate

**nVoter:** Number of buckets (each of minimum 100 MTRG) that have been staked on the candidate
