Validator count
The configured target number of validators elected into Vara's active set.
In plain language
Governance may set an absolute count or increase it by a specified number.
Why it matters
The setting affects active-set capacity, decentralization opportunity and staking competition.
Real Vara examples
| Referendum | Governance | Execution | Direct addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| #8 Increase Vara's validator count from 53 to 55 This referendum increased Vara's configured validator count by 2, from 53 to 55. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 21 |
| #34 Increase Vara's validator count from 55 to 56 This referendum increased Vara's configured validator count by 1, from 55 to 56. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 31 |
| #48 Add two active-validator slots This referendum increased Vara's configured active-validator count by two slots. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 35 |
| #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 |