Often, blockchains set a maximum number of validators that can be active at the same time. Again, in the case of BitCanna, a maximum of 100 validators can be simultaneously active. You become one of the top 100 active validators according to the size of your stake—the amount of BCNA coins you hold (self-delegated coins and delegations from others). Note: delegated coins are not the property of the validator and can not be used by the validator other than governance.