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# Node License NFT

The user must obtain a **Node License NFT**, which serves as a digital certificate granting the rights to run a validating node. This NFT represents the ownership and authorization required to operate the node and partake in the validation process within the network.

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Purchasing a **Node License NFT** does not involve the purchase of any tangible hardware.
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<figure><img src="/files/6BblVmWLjNtPGmgcgKk6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Validating Node NFT License</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Node License NFTs** will be soul-bound tokens for the first year, meaning they can't be moved or sold. Twelve months after launch, they will become transferable NFTs that can be transferred and traded.
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