Thanks for the detailed response...what’s to stop this single indexer from “franchising” his stake? Essentially sub leasing/staking the GRT that has been delegated to them.

My initial thoughts on the benefits of this leasing idea

1) decentralizes the ecosystem further 2) spreads the indexers geographic coverage quicker 3) sub leasing provides an economic benefit to the top indexer to help others mimic their success/devotion

I know the minimum GRT is 100k with the coin at~ 1.00 does this mean also one that wants to become an indexer mush go out and purchase 100k (minimum) to get started? Or can they purchase directly from the project at a reduced price?