The Hyperliquid mainnet validator set will be fully permissionless, with N set to 20 and gradually increasing

ChainCatcher news, Hyper Foundation announced on X that the validator set of the Hyperliquid mainnet will be fully permissionless after the next network upgrade. Similar to the testnet, the top N validators ranked by staking amount will form the active set. The initial N is set to 20 and will gradually increase over time.

In addition, Hyperliquid has launched a Validator Delegation Program aimed at enhancing network security and decentralization, and supporting validators committed to ecological development. The official recommendation is for validators to familiarize themselves with the testnet and understand the relevant technical details before running mainnet nodes. It is worth noting that the self-delegated staking of 10,000 HYPE will be locked by the protocol for one year, even if the validator fails to enter the active set; this lock will still apply. Hyper Foundation strongly advises validators to apply for participation in the delegation program before running mainnet nodes.