user2776: Does the staking pool deposit of 500ADA count towards the total stake of the pool, or is it a separate deposit that does not count towards the total stake?

user2775: No it is a separate deposit which will be returned when the pool is retired.

2776: <p>Does the staking pool deposit of 500ADA count towards the total stake of the pool, or is it a separate deposit that does not count towards the total stake?</p>
 2775: <p>No it is a separate deposit which will be returned when the pool is retired.</p>
