From 2fc8971e01cb6c198445866e77e09bbbebe190fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Radha <86818441+DrW3RK@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:08:25 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] 1KV program on hold - info note (#5527)

* 1KV program on hold - info note

* Update thousand-validators.md
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+:::warning 1KV Program is on Hold. Please check this space again in Feb 2024.
+
+Starting in February 2024, Web3 Foundation plans to share a new application form for the community validators that will include a KYC and KYB process.
+Until then, all the applications submitted will be on hold. The 1KV program is undergoing a significant redesign, and the plan is 
+to make it more attractive to participate in, contributing to further decentralization of the Polkadot network (see [Nakamoto coefficients](https://nakaflow.io/)).
+
+If you have any questions, please contact `validators@web3.foundation`
+
+:::
+
 The Thousand Validators Programme is an initiative by Web3 Foundation and Parity Technologies to use
 the funds held by both organizations to nominate validators in the community.