KeepNode - Kusama Validator Performance

KeepNode ✓ Reasonable Fair

France, Lauterbourg (Contabo GmbH)

Part of KEEPNODE cluster - 2 validators · 0.29% of active set · Manage this fleet →

Slot

#321

Commission

20%

Nominators

185

Stake

53.2K KSM

Updated

1h ago

Performance Metrics (Health: Fair)

Active Set Longevity

333 days

100.0% uptime (333 of 333 observed days)

Current streak: 333 days

Longest streak: 333 days

Commission Stability

96/100

Excellent

Change frequency: 0 per 90 days

Volatility: 2.1%

Last changed: 2026-01-16 00:11:19

Expected Returns Details

10.3% ↗

Estimated APY (28-day avg)

Current era rate: 17.3%

Trend: improving

Avg era reward: 922 KSM

Avg assigned stake: 14,025 KSM

Avg era point share: 0.13%

Based on 85 eras

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Validator Self-Stake

50 KSM

Bonded by validator

💰 Validator Earnings Details

14.7 KSM

Total income · 2026-10

● Comm 14.5 ● Self 0.2

Rewards distributed: 73 KSM

vs last month: ↗ +159.7%

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Slot Position Volatility

Medium

Avg slot: 283.3 (30 days)

90-day avg: 244.1

180-day avg: 248.8

💰 Reward Claims Status Details

❌ 23 eras overdue

Overdue (affects health score)

Total unclaimed: 27/84 eras

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Overall Risk (Health-Based) Details

4/10

Moderate

Health Score: 59.15/100

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Risk Assessment (Flags)

0/10

No risks detected

✓ No risk flags

⚠️ Unpaid Rewards: 23 eras overdue

Based on specific warning indicators

Turboflakes Grade era 10156 Details

A+

MVR: 0.0% missed

Missed Vote Ratio (para consensus) · last completed era

Nominator Stability Details

81/100

Excellent

Stable nominators: 135

Unstable nominators: 19

Total nominators: 185

Stable percentage: 73.0%

Active Set Risk Details

3/10

Low risk

Largest Nominator Risk:

⚠ 64.2% of stake from one nominator

If they leave: Slot #321 → #521 (moderate buffer)

Risk: MODERATE

Recent Nominator Changes:

⚠ 34.0% from recent switchers

Some recent nominator changes

Risk: LOW

Node Telemetry

KeepNode

Parity Polkadot 1.22.2

Peers: 40

Propagation: 345ms

Last snapshot: 2026-06-01 04:34:01

Health-Based Risk Calculation

Formula

Risk Score (0-10) = 10 - (Health Score / 10)

Your validator: 4/10 risk = 10 - (59.15/10)

Health Score Breakdown (59.15/100)

The health score combines 7 dimensions into a comprehensive performance metric:

1. Stability (30 points) 25.94/30

Longevity: 15.0/15 pts
333 days in active set over last 365 days
Commission Stability: 9.6/10 pts
No commission changes (10 pts)
Slot Volatility: 1.3/5 pts
StdDev 73.1 → 1.3 pts (Moderate volatility)

2. Reliability (33 points) 5.0/33

Era Points Consistency: 0/15 pts
No era points data
Turboflakes Grade: 10.0/10 pts
Grade A+ = 10.0 pts
MVR: 5.0/5 pts
0.00% parachain votes missed
Payout Status: -10.0 pts penalty
-10.0 pts penalty (23 overdue eras past grace period)

3. Growth (20 points) 7.29/20

APY Relative Score: 2.3/10 pts
Percentile-based APY score relative to active validators
Stake Growth: 5.0/10 pts
Placeholder while stake growth tracking is pending

4. Transparency (32 points) 22.0/32

Identity Completeness: 12.0/12 pts
Has on-chain identity: KeepNode
Commission Transparency: 5.0/5 pts
No commission changes for 180+ days
Grade Trend: 5.0/5 pts
Grade improved (5 pts)
Telemetry Visibility: 0.0/5 pts
Public telemetry available (5 pts)
Self-Stake Confidence: 0.0/5 pts
Minimal self-stake (<1%)

5. Nominator Quality (20 points) 10.13/20

Nominator Stability: 8.1/10 pts
73.0% stable nominators (90+ days)
Single-Point-of-Failure: 0.0/5 pts
Biggest nominator impact: 200 slots
Aggregate Risk: 2.0/5 pts
Aggregate unstable risk: 80 slots

6. Geographic Diversity (8 points) 6.0/8

Location Transparency: 2.0/2 pts
Known location: France
Country Concentration: 2.0/2 pts
Low country concentration (<20%)
Provider Concentration: 2.0/2 pts
Low provider concentration (<15%)

7. Infrastructure (8 points) 8.0/8

Client Version: 4.0/4 pts
1.22.2-c112e83f4f6 = Latest stable (4pts)
Location Quality: 4.0/4 pts
Based on Geographic Diversity (location visibility + concentration checks)

Total Points: 84.36/146

Normalized Health Score: 59.15/100

Risk Score: 4/10

👥 Nominator Stability Analysis

STABILITY SCORE

EXCELLENT

STABLE (90+ DAYS)

135

73.0%

UNSTABLE (<90 DAYS)

19%

Why Nominator Stability Matters

Direct Impact on Your Position: Unstable nominators are more likely to switch validators, which can cause sudden drops in your backing and potentially push you out of the active set.

Health Score: Contributes 10 points to your overall health score under "Nominator Quality" dimension.

Nominator Tenure Breakdown

135 nominators

Supporting you for 90+ days

These are your committed, long-term supporters

19 nominators

Supporting you for <90 days

Recent additions - may still be testing validators

73.0% Stable 19% Unstable

Current Risk Level

Low Risk: You have an excellent stable nominator base. 73.0% of your nominators have been with you for 90+ days, indicating strong commitment and trust. This stability provides a strong foundation for maintaining your active set position.

How to Improve Nominator Stability

Demonstrate transparency: Share your infrastructure details, location, and operational practices
Optimize performance metrics: Higher era points and better grades attract quality, long-term nominators
Competitive but stable commission: Avoid frequent commission changes that can scare away nominators

⚠️ Active Set Risk Analysis

Overall Risk

3/10

LOW RISK

Current Position

#321

in active set

Safety Buffer

179

slots to edge

Worst-Case Scenario: If Biggest Nominator Leaves

They Control

64.2%

of your stake

→

New Position

#521

▼ 200 slots drop

Impact Assessment:

Moderate Buffer - Would remain in active set but closer to the edge (179 slot buffer)

Recent Nominator Behavior

Stake from Recent Switchers 34.0%

What This Means:

High Turnover - Large portion of stake from recent switchers. These nominators have shown they're willing to change validators and may leave again

How to Reduce Risk

Diversify your nominator base: Attract more nominators to reduce dependency on your largest backer (currently 64.2%)
Build nominator loyalty: Engage with your community, maintain consistent performance, and communicate openly
Monitor slot position: Keep track of your active set buffer - aim for 200+ slot cushion for safety
Improve performance metrics: Higher era points and better uptime attract stable, long-term nominators
Set competitive commission: Balance rewards to attract nominators without sacrificing your validator income

KeepNode ✓ Reasonable Fair France, Lauterbourg (Contabo GmbH)