Waiting validator
A registered validator candidate not elected into the active set for the current era.
In plain language
A waiting validator can maintain readiness and seek nomination support but ordinarily does not perform active consensus duties for that era.
Why it matters
Unelected validators add candidate capacity and competitive pressure but do not provide the same immediate security contribution as active validators.
Real Vara examples
| Referendum | Governance | Execution | Direct addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| #87 Validator Grant #1: Ray0xNodes Vara token holders approved a Gear Foundation-funded $18,000 grant supporting twelve Ray0xNodes validators for twelve months. | Executed | Dispatch succeeded | 20 |