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# A Validator's Lifecycle

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The controller of a Staking Pool can choose any set of Node Operators to work with.

* Staking Pools give an **allowance** to the Node Operators.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**Allowance** represents the maximum number of validators to be created.
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* Node Operators propose a validator with specific details.
* Every proposal requires 1 ETH from Operator, **which will be reimbursed upon activation.**

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Pool Maintenance Fee, Operator Fee, and validator period is set on proposal.&#x20;

These parameters can not be changed afterwards.
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* Oracle approves these proposals.
* Node Operators move 32 ETH from the staking pool to the approved validator.
* Validators are exited within the validator period.
* Fees are distributed after the validator withdrawal. However, with partial claiming

{% hint style="success" %} <mark style="color:green;">Staking Pool can change the allowance at any given point.</mark>&#x20;

<mark style="color:green;">As old validators are exited, their stake is redistributed as per the allowance.</mark>
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