Kusama is now operating at 500 validators slots. 130 validators are waiting to be included and the total stake percentage is 60,83% - as scheduled. If [Referendum 76](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referendum/76) is not paused in the near future, there will be an increase of 2 validator slots per era for the next 283 eras. 

Find [here a full report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QT2dstt92q3pCo6CwtiyEQ28l-60eQUdY_XvmBlgt6c/edit?usp=sharing) of the scheduled task and its effects on network metrics, and some overall recommendations. 

It is advisable to monitor the amount of validators waiting to validate, as the number of validators slots increases. 

- Kusama currently has 500 validator slots and 130 validators are waiting to be included.
- The total stake percentage is 60.83% as planned.
- If Referendum 76 is not paused, there will be an increase of 2 validator slots per era for the next 283 eras.
- A full report with more details and recommendations can be found in the provided link.
- It is important to keep an eye on the number of validators waiting as the number of validator slots increases.

#245 Referendum 76 & the 500 Validators Milestone in Kusama Network: Performance Report

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