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.