Unit 4 · Rules and markets
When does a new feature go live?
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80% of recommended validators must support it continuously for two weeks. Dipping below 80% resets the clock.
Votes that count come from the recommended list
Anyone can run a validator, but only the ~35 on the recommended list (UNL) count. The votes page lists them.
If support drops back under 80%
Crossing 80% starts a two-week timer. If support falls below 80% the timer stops and restarts from zero later. Judge "activating soon" claims by the current share, not a date.
Activation is not adoption
After activation, wallets, exchanges and institutions still need time to adopt it. Track real use on the usage page.
See it on the site
Related terms
- Amendment (feature vote)
- A proposed rule change. It activates after 80% of validators support it for two weeks.
- Validator
- A server that agrees on transaction order and results to close each ledger. No mining and no reward.
- Recommended validator list (UNL)
- The validator list most servers trust. Around 35 today, a mix of universities, exchanges and developers.