Storage item
A named value or map maintained in runtime state.
In plain language
Historical storage queries can show values immediately before and after execution, such as ValidatorCount or TotalIssuance.
Why it matters
It provides independent confirmation of an observable state change.
Real Vara examples
| Referendum | Governance | Execution | Direct addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| #23 Return total VARA issuance to exactly 10 billion This referendum reduced total issuance by 3,851.083448969781 VARA, returning the network to exactly 10 billion VARA. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 45 |
| #52 Increase Vara's validator count from 58 to 59 This referendum increased Vara's configured validator count by 1, from 58 to 59. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 11 |
| #56 Reduce Vara's target staking inflation from 6% to 5.5% This referendum reduced Vara's target staking inflation rate from 6% to 5.5%. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 40 |