# Independent validators with low self stake

**URL:** <https://forum.xx.network/t/independent-validators-with-low-self-stake/6818>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [June 18, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/independent-validators-with-low-self-stake/6818 "2022-06-18T19:17:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![rothbardian](https://forum.xx.network/user_avatar/forum.xx.network/rothbardian/32/818_2.png) [@rothbardian](https://forum.xx.network/u/rothbardian)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/independent-validators-with-low-self-stake/6818/8 "2022-07-21T11:30:16Z")

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This problem has been fixed (era 247):

- Team Multiplier takes its share of earnings
- Validators with TM can [set a lower TM](https://xx.network/mainnet-transition-program-configuration-and-commitment-applet-instructions/) or let the TM script [auto-adjust it](https://xxnetwork.wiki/Team_Stake_Auto_Calculate)

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