To change the minimum staked amount (also known as the minimum validator bond) using a Sudo account , you can follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Developer Section: On your Substrate-based blockchain's UI, go to the Developer section.
- Select the Sudo Module: Click on the "Sudo" option. This will allow you to execute privileged functions using the Sudo account.
- Select the Staking Module: In the "Call" dropdown, select the "staking" module.
- Choose the
setStakingConfigs
Function: This function allows you to configure various staking parameters, including the minimum validator bond.Set the min validator bond with
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- Set Min Validator Bond: Under the
setStakingConfigs
function, find the parameter formin_validator_bond
. Enter the desired amount for the minimum validator bond. - Submit the Transaction: Click on "Submit Sudo" to execute the transaction. This will update the minimum staked amount on the blockchain.
After submitting the transaction, you'll need to wait for it to be included in a block and finalized. Once it's finalized, the new minimum validator bond will be enforced on the network.
After the confirmation A validator who has staked using previous minimum bonding amount can unbond the extra amount . But he needs to wait for bondiing duration to unlock his extra amount of AGC . For this you need to go to staking > Accounts > Validators section . There you will find 3 dots , click it and you will find unbond option .