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# Article X: Node Voting Mechanics

**Section 1: Vote Weighting**

Unless amended through constitutional process, node voting power shall be weighted as follows:\
• Full Node: 1.00 vote;\
• Half Node: 0.50 vote;\
• Quarter Node: 0.25 vote; and\
• Mini Node: 0.10 vote.

**Section 2: Cumulative Voting Power**

Voting power is cumulative based on total eligible node ownership across all recognized node classes, subject to active status, snapshot rules, anti-fraud controls, and any applicable governance policy.

**Section 3: Snapshot**

Each proposal shall use a voting eligibility snapshot taken at the time established by governance policy. The snapshot shall identify eligible node classes, active node status, and total weighted voting power.

**Section 4: Transparency**

Weighted vote totals, quorum status, proposal results, and final governance records shall be published through the Governance Portal.

**Section 5: Anti-Manipulation Rules**

Governance may adopt rules to prevent vote manipulation, fraudulent transfers, artificial splitting,\
duplicate voting, compromised accounts, Sybil activity, or other conduct that undermines governance integrity.