> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hypertensor.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hypertensor.org/network/subnet/activating.md).

# Activating

Once registered, a subnet owner can activate the subnet to begin running consensus in parallel with the base layer blockchain, provided the activation conditions are met.

### Activation Conditions

* Must have the minimum required subnet nodes based on `MinSubnetNodes`.
* Must have the floating minimum subnet delegate stake balance based on the percentage (see `MinSubnetDelegateStakeFactor`) of the total supply of tokens in the network.
  * This balance gradually increases and must be met on each epoch, or the subnet is removed.

{% hint style="warning" %}
While the subnet can be called to be activated if the activation conditions are met, the subnet may want to ensure there is a buffer between the minimum requirements and the actual results. For example, the minimum required delegate stake is constantly rising with inflation and the number of electable nodes in the subnet; therefore, a buffer between the minimum required balance and the actual balance may be ideal.
{% endhint %}

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## Enactment Period

The enactment period is the period after the registration period (the period during which initial coldkeys can register).

#### In this period

* No new nodes may register.
* Users can continue to delegate stake.
  * This is useful because users now know if a subnet has the minimum nodes.

## Activation

The owner can activate a subnet at any time if the subnet meets the activation conditions; otherwise, if the subnet is called to be activated while in the enactment period, the subnet is removed from the registration process.

#### Once activated

* Subnet is activated and given an open [slot](/network/incentives/slots.md).
  * Each slot is a block on the epoch where the subnet has its rewards distributed from consensus.
* The `initial_coldkeys` list is removed, and anyone can register.

### Extrinsic

```rust
pub fn activate_subnet(
    origin: OriginFor<T>, 
    subnet_id: u32
)
```

## Slots

Once activated, the subnet will be placed in an open slot. Each slot is a block in the epoch unique to each subnet, where consensus data is compiled, emissions are distributed, and the next epoch's validator is elected.

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