After reaching the 700 validators milestone in Kusama, we are reviewing the metrics from the 600 validators milestone report for further steps, aiming to reach 1000 validators on Kusama.

The full report can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bgekaVpfr3bd95KcVD9hHa1LWcxDKU-27u7Y3yxOU30/edit?usp=sharing).

Recommended Steps:

- A **gradual** increase in slots is recommended to slowly get closer to 1000 validators on the network, making sure QoS is closely monitored. 
- Closely monitor the `MinStake/AvgStaked` ratio as we increase the numbers of validators.
- Regarding our last suggestion on information access: A series of tutorials have been published to help nominators elect validators efficiently, along with a [Validator Resource Center and Ranking Website](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/motion/217) where nominators can find quantitative and qualitative data about validators’ performance and choose the best nomination set that works for them. Phase 1 of the Ranking is ready and can already be used [here](https://colm3na.github.io/kusama-validator-resource-center/) - Phase 2 to start soon. 

- They are trying to increase the number of validators on Kusama.
- They want to slowly increase the number of validators to make sure everything is working well.
- They are keeping an eye on the ratio of minimum stake to average staked.
- They have published tutorials and resources to help people choose the best validators.
- They are working on a ranking system for validators.

#358 Performance Report III: 700 validators milestone, Kusama metrics and next steps