Breaking away from the traditional paid license model, a new approach is taking shape. Instead of charging upfront fees, the focus shifts to building genuine community strength. Hold a certain threshold of the native token alongside a meaningful USDC position on-chain? You've unlocked the ability to operate your own node. It's about rewarding committed participants rather than gatekeeping infrastructure behind paywalls. This model fundamentally changes who gets to contribute to network security and governance—making it accessible to anyone willing to stake their skin in the game.