# Story Network Validator Community Call #3 Notes - October 24th, 2024 ### Odyssey Testnet Launch - Announcement of a new testnet called Odyssey with significant changes from the previous Iliad testnet. - **Validator Selection & Delegation:** A shift towards a delegation-based validator selection process for Odyssey, emphasizing uptime, security, and community contributions. - Odyssey represents a "completely new" chain built from the ground up, requiring validators to set up new nodes and reset expectations. - **Delegation-Based Validation:** A key change in Odyssey is the implementation of a delegation mechanism, enabling token holders to delegate to validators and participate in securing the network. This replaces the previous model where validators staked their own tokens. - **Limited Opportunities for New Validators:** It may be difficult for new validators to join due to the reliance on past performance and community recognition for evaluation. However, there is the possibility of community evaluations to potentially include new validators after the initial set is launched. - The Iliad testnet will be reset, approximately a week after the Odyssey testnet goes public. - **Second Contribution Form:** A second contribution form will be released before the mainnet launch. - Internal testing for Odyssey begins tonight (October 24th). The Iliad chain will reset a week after Odyssey goes public, estimated to be around mid-November. - No definitive date for mainnet launch has been announced. ### Open Questions 1. When is the mainnet launch? - The exact date for the mainnet launch has not been announced yet. More information will be shared in due course. Please avoid asking "when mainnet" or "when token" to prevent timeouts in the community channels. 2. How can I become a validator on Odyssey? - The contribution form for the initial validator set has closed. However, the network is open, and there will be opportunities to join the active set later through delegation. A new form will be released before mainnet launch for those interested in participating. 3. What will happen to my token balance from Iliad? - Your token balance will be reset as Odyssey is a new chain with its own genesis block. ### What's next for the community: - Prepare for Odyssey testnet launch by setting up a new node. - Stay tuned for documentation and announcements regarding Odyssey. - Actively participate in the community and demonstrate strong performance to improve chances of being selected as a validator.