A Guide to Upholding the Protocol

Validation is not a service engagement. It is a covenant of stewardship over a new public economic utility.

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The Philosophy of Validation: The Privilege of Stewardship

The integrity, security, and performance of the GX Coin Protocol rest upon a select consortium of trusted entities known as Validators. In our Permissioned Proof of Authority model, becoming a Validator is not a fee-for-service engagement, it is a privilege to be earned and a profound commitment to steward a new global public utility.

Our objective is not decentralization for its own sake, but distributed trust. Validators are not anonymous miners; they are recognized, mission-aligned institutions with a vested interest in global economic stability. They are guardians of the protocol’s immutable constitution, the pillars upon which this new economy is built. This is a role for architects, not employees. This guide outlines the process and requirements for institutions seeking to assume that role.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is limited to reputable, globally distributed institutional actors. Categories include:

  • Sovereign & Public Institutions: Central banks, national treasuries, or designated public financial authorities of nations that have formally recognized the protocol.
  • Chartered Partners: Commercial / financial institutions granted a Global, Regional, or National charter to build foundational services.
  • Academic & Research Institutions: World‑renowned universities or research bodies in computer science, cryptography, economics, or international law.
  • Globally Recognized Non‑Profits: International NGOs or foundations with proven impact in humanitarian, development, or digital rights domains.

Application & Onboarding Process

  1. Formal Application: Submit a detailed institutional profile to the Foundation’s Governance Council outlining mission alignment, technical capabilities, and strategic rationale.
  2. Due Diligence & Vetting: Comprehensive technical, legal, reputational and financial review; may include security architecture interviews.
  3. Council Review: Findings presented to the Validator Governance Council for vote; majority approval required.
  4. Validator License Fee: One‑time, non‑refundable fee signaling long‑term commitment and aligning incentives.
  5. Validator Agreement: Execution of a binding agreement codifying operational, technical, and ethical obligations.
  6. Technical Onboarding: Coordinated secure node deployment, configuration, sync, attestation, then authority enablement.

Technical Requirements

Infrastructure

Enterprise‑grade, redundant server hardware in secure Tier III+ (or equivalent) facilities.

Network

High‑bandwidth, low‑latency multi‑homed connectivity with DDoS mitigation.

Uptime

SLA target ≥ 99.95% monthly availability with automated failover.

Security

Dedicated firewalls, HSM or secure key enclave, intrusion detection, continuous patching, scheduled third‑party audits.

Responsibilities of a Validator

  • Transaction Validation: Verify transactions, assemble blocks, propagate final state.
  • Maintaining Security & Uptime: Operate hardened infrastructure with continuous monitoring.
  • Auditing the Core Protocol: Periodically checksum and attest to the integrity of immutable chaincode & economic rules.
  • Participating in Governance: Vote on protocol upgrades, consortium admissions, and systemic parameters.
  • Ethical Conduct: Adhere to the Validator Agreement and enforce exclusion of prohibited or illicit flows.

Value Proposition

Economic Insight

Privileged API access to aggregated, anonymized real‑time economic signals, unique primary data for modeling & research.

Governance Seat

Direct voice in shaping upgrades, operational policies, and the strategic arc of a global public utility.

Deferred Stipends

Future Operations & Maintenance Fund designed to underwrite sustainable validator operations post‑maturity.

How to Apply

Qualified institutions ready to make the commitments outlined above may initiate the application process by contacting the Foundation’s Governance Council at validators[at]gxcoin.money.