Author: Sakshi Jain
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Technical Summary:
This AIP proposes the incremental raising of the active validator set limit by a maximum of 10% per expansion. These expansions will occur at the discretion of the TC and will be implemented periodically. The community will be informed about each planned expansion in the comments of this forum thread. -
Motivation: The current validator set limit restricts new validators from participating, which not only limits network decentralisation but also increases the risk of centralisation. This could lead to over-reliance on fewer validators, which poses risks to network security and resilience. To ensure the network remains decentralised and secure while scaling efficiently, this proposal introduces the ability for the Technical Committee to incrementally increase the validator set limit, allowing more participants to join and support the network’s growth.
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Rationale and Reasoning : As the network continues to grow, expanding the active validator set is essential to accommodate the rising demand and ensure scalability. A 10% increment strikes the right balance, allowing for controlled and steady growth without introducing unnecessary risks. This approach, managed by the Technical Committee, ensures the validator set can expand safely and in alignment with the network’s evolving requirements.
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Backwards Compatibility: This proposal involves increasing the number of active validators but does not change the underlying consensus me
chanism. As a result, there are no compatibility issues with existing validators or the network’s operation. The increase in validator count will not affect the core processes or introduce any disruptions, making it fully backward-compatible. -
Security Considerations or Risks: The proposed increases to the validator set limit will not impact the core consensus mechanisms. Expansions will be controlled by the Technical Committee (TC) to ensure network stability.
Each increase will be stress tested and continuously monitored by the validator team to detect any unforeseen vulnerabilities. In the event of any issues, a rollback mechanism will be in place to revert changes and preserve network integrity.
This proposal offers a balanced approach to enhancing network scalability while maintaining security and decentralisation. We urge the community to support this proposal to ensure the continued growth and robustness of the network.
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