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# Zeitgeist Number of validators Methodology

## 1. Overview

Number of validators is measured as the number of active nodes (collators) that produce blocks and secure Zeitgeist. The degree of decentralization and resilience of the blockchain is reflected by the count of distinct entities actively participating in block production. Historical data for this metric is captured for the period prior to March 24, 2026.

## 2. Data sources

- **Blockchain events**: `candidateInfo` records from `parachainStaking` contracts on Zeitgeist
- **External data**: Asset metadata for decimal normalization

## 3. Step-by-step calculation

### Component A: Raw validator data extraction

- **Purpose**: Capture raw validator information and stake amounts from staking records
- **Logic**: Validator records are retrieved from `candidateInfo` in `parachainStaking` contracts, capturing each unique identifier, the associated stake, and the block timestamp. Timestamps are truncated to daily boundaries. Validator stakes are normalized by decimal precision to standardize the values.
- **Key fields**: `validator_id` (identification), `validator_stake` (stake amounts), `block_timestamp` (timing)

### Component B: Daily validator aggregation

- **Purpose**: Aggregate validator data to produce daily counts of active validators
- **Logic**: Processed validator data is grouped by day and chain. For each day, the number of distinct validator identifiers is counted to determine the active validator set. Total validator stake is calculated as the sum of all individual stakes for that day.
- **Key fields**: `number_of_validators` (validator count), `total_validator_stake` (aggregate stake)

### Component C: Metric finalization and filtering

- **Purpose**: Apply consistency logic and temporal filters to the aggregated data
- **Logic**: A fill-forward approach is applied to handle missing data points, ensuring a continuous time series. The metric is filtered to include only data points prior to March 24, 2026, and is subject to standard chain availability filters.

*This methodology was automatically generated by Token Terminal's methodology analyzer.*

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