ValidOrange/KSM1 - Kusama Validator Performance

ValidOrange/KSM1 ✓ Reasonable Poor

Netherlands, Amsterdam (Phoenix Nap, LLC.)

Part of the ValidOrange fleet · 7 validators · See the fleet →

Backed by 1 nomination pool · browse them

Slot

#784

Commission

45%

Nominators

2023

Stake

59.6K KSM

Updated

8h ago

Performance Metrics (Health: Poor)

Active Set Longevity

1 days

0.3% uptime (1 of 365 observed days)

Current streak: 0 days

Longest streak: 1 days

Commission Stability

49/100

Unstable

Change frequency: 1 per 90 days

Volatility: 8.8%

Last changed: 2026-06-06 22:10:13

Expected Returns Details

Not in active set — last active era 9745 (49 eras ago)

7.8% →

Estimated APY (28-day avg)

Last active-era rate (era 9745): 8.2%

Trend: stable

Avg era reward: 892 KSM

Avg assigned stake: 11,574 KSM

Avg era point share: 0.12%

Based on 24 eras

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Validator Self-Stake

60 KSM

Bonded by validator

💰 Validator Earnings Details

4.6 KSM

Total income · 2026-07

● Comm 4.6 ● Self 0.0

Rewards distributed: 10 KSM

vs last month: ↘ -36.5%

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Slot Position Volatility

Medium

Avg slot: 834.5 (30 days)

90-day avg: 844.6

180-day avg: 840.1

💰 Reward Claims Status Details

⚠️ 1 era overdue

Overdue (affects health score)

Total unclaimed: 1/84 eras

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Overall Risk (Health-Based) Details

6/10

Moderate

Health Score: 39.98/100

Used in main list "Risk Level" filter

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Risk Assessment (Flags)

3/10

Low risk

⚠ Threshold risk

⚠️ Unpaid Rewards: 1 era overdue

Based on specific warning indicators

Turboflakes Grade era 9745 Details

A+

MVR: 0.0% missed

Missed Vote Ratio (para consensus) · last completed era

Nominator Stability Details

98/100

Excellent

Stable nominators: 1978

Unstable nominators: 31

Total nominators: 2023

Stable percentage: 97.8%

Active Set Risk Details

10/10

High risk

Largest Nominator Risk:

⚠ 6.6% of stake from one nominator

If they leave: Slot #784 → #794 (would drop out!)

Risk: CRITICAL

Recent Nominator Changes:

⚠ 35.3% from recent switchers

Some recent nominator changes

Risk: CRITICAL

Node DHT

validorange-ksm1

Parity Polkadot v1.22.1

Network: litep2p

IPv6: ✓ Supported

Multi-homed: ✓ Yes

Source: DHT discovery (telemetry not available)

Health-Based Risk Calculation

Formula

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

Your validator: 6/10 risk = 10 - (39.98/10)

Health Score Breakdown (39.98/100)

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

1. Stability (30 points) 6.46/30

Longevity: 0.0/15 pts
1 days in active set over last 365 days
Commission Stability: 4.9/10 pts
1 commission changes over 180 days
Slot Volatility: 1.5/5 pts
StdDev 69.5 → 1.5 pts (Moderate volatility)

2. Reliability (33 points) 13.0/33

Era Points Consistency: 0.0/15 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: -2.0 pts penalty
-2.0 pts penalty (1 overdue eras past grace period)

3. Growth (20 points) 6.59/20

APY Relative Score: 1.6/10 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) 12.0/32

Identity Completeness: 12.0/12 pts
Has on-chain identity: ValidOrange/KSM1
Commission Transparency: 0.0/5 pts
1 commission changes in 180 days (0 pts)
Grade Trend: 0.0/5 pts
Grade declined (0 pts)
Telemetry Visibility: 0.0/5 pts
No public telemetry
Self-Stake Confidence: 0.0/5 pts
Minimal self-stake (<1%)

5. Nominator Quality (20 points) 16.81/20

Nominator Stability: 9.8/10 pts
97.8% stable nominators (90+ days)
Single-Point-of-Failure: 5.0/5 pts
Biggest nominator impact: 10 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: Netherlands
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
v1.22.1-f8cfbb96055 = Latest stable (4pts)
Location Quality: 4.0/4 pts
Based on Geographic Diversity (location visibility + concentration checks)

Total Points: 68.86/146

Normalized Health Score: 39.98/100

Risk Score: 6/10

👥 Nominator Stability Analysis

STABILITY SCORE

EXCELLENT

STABLE (90+ DAYS)

1978

97.8%

UNSTABLE (<90 DAYS)

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

1978 nominators

Supporting you for 90+ days

These are your committed, long-term supporters

31 nominators

Supporting you for <90 days

Recent additions - may still be testing validators

97.8% Stable 2% Unstable

Current Risk Level

Low Risk: You have an excellent stable nominator base. 97.8% 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

10/10

HIGH RISK

Current Position

#784

in active set

Safety Buffer

-94

slots to edge

Worst-Case Scenario: If Biggest Nominator Leaves

They Control

6.6%

of your stake

→

New Position

#794

▼ 10 slots drop

Impact Assessment:

WOULD DROP OUT! - Loss of this nominator would kick you out of the active set

Recent Nominator Behavior

Stake from Recent Switchers 35.3%

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

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
URGENT: Your buffer is critically low. Focus on attracting new nominators immediately

ValidOrange/KSM1 ✓ Reasonable Poor Netherlands, Amsterdam (Phoenix Nap, LLC.)