From 2e4f07d0662003a10f7f1406c8be540da4380ad8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DeckerSU Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 13:32:40 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] suspend the auto-re-election rule --- doc/bible.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/bible.md b/doc/bible.md index eaa2bca7..9f4929f8 100644 --- a/doc/bible.md +++ b/doc/bible.md @@ -267,6 +267,9 @@ The Komodo mining ecosystem is exceptional in that a large part of the mining re The top 3 NNs for each region are automatically re-elected. The other 44 public NN spots are claimable through the annual NN elections. +**2024 Change(s):** In the upcoming Season 8 (S8) Komodo notary node elections, a significant change will be implemented regarding the auto-re-election rule. Traditionally, notary nodes that ranked in the top 3 within their region at the snapshot date were automatically re-elected for the next season. However, due to the uneven advantage gained by some nodes in Season 7 (S7) through the application of a publicly released [patch](https://github.com/DeckerSU/dPoW/commit/6ae1b9a12c5350b4510f2a84110fb63385912693) by Decker - which significantly boosted notarisation performance - **this rule will be suspended for the 2024 elections**. + +The decision to suspend the auto-re-election rule is a direct response to the disparity created by the optional patch, ensuring a fair and level playing field for all candidates. This change highlights the Komodo community's commitment to equitable competition and governance, adjusting the election rules to maintain the integrity and security of the network. ### Notary Scoring: