1.7 Becoming a Delegate

A Delegate is a user who operates a full Founder Node independently and contributes directly to the validation and operational security of the Cashtap network. Becoming a Delegate requires a minimum stake of 10,000,000 $CASH, which ensures that only committed, long-term participants take on this core role.

Delegates are responsible for:

• Maintaining continuous node uptime

• Validating and synchronizing network data

• Supporting the reliability and integrity of Cashtap’s financial infrastructure

Once the network has generated and distributed enough $CASH to support Delegate activation, users who meet the staking requirement can register and operate their own node.

Delegate Rewards

Delegates earn:

• Direct staking rewards generated by their own staked $CASH

• A 10% commission from the rewards earned by any users who choose to delegate their stake to their node

This dual earning structure incentivizes Delegates to:

• Operate reliably

• Build and support their own staking community

• Strengthen the overall decentralization of the network

Becoming a Delegate represents a deeper level of participation — both in securing the network and co-creating long-term value alongside the ecosystem.