The saturation point is derived from the k parameter (total stake / k). Raising k lowers the saturation point per pool and pushes for broader decentralization; lowering k allows fewer, larger pools.
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- Stake PoolA server node that participates in the Cardano network by validating transactions and producing blocks.View term
- DelegationThe process of assigning your stake to a stake pool without transferring your ada.View term
- RewardsAda earned by delegators and stake pool operators for participating in the network.View term
- k parameterThe protocol parameter that sets the target number of saturated stake pools for healthy decentralization.View term
- Minimum Pool CostThe protocol parameter that sets the floor on the fixed cost a stake pool can declare per epoch, currently 170 ada on mainnet.View term