Become a node operator

Who is a node operator?
A node operator is a person, a group of person or generally an entity that manages and maintain a full node of a network. In decentralized networks, each of the node operators may or may not be publicly identifiable via KYC.
Virtually anyone with the knowledge to maintain a server online can become a node operator.
KYC
In order to participate in the early phases of the testnet node operators must send an email to "support [at] melodity [dot] org". Once the mainnet will be live KYC may be done by node operators that apply for a verification banner.
In order to be eligible for becoming node operators of the testnet, the email must follow the standard defined below.
subject: (TestNet or MainNet) node operator candidacy - <your full name>
body:
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Testnet node operator candidacy:
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Name: <your full name>
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Phone: <your phone number with prefix>
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Telegram id: <your telegram user id>
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BSC address: <your BSC address 0x...>
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Beats chain address: <your beats chain address 6..., you may generate it with subkey>
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Knowledge: 
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    - <a list of your knowledge that makes you eligible for becoming an operator>
Copied!
attachments:
A copy of your government-issued ID, accepted formats are
A video with your face, ID in hand and a paper stating 
"Melodity node operator KYC - <day>/<month>/<year>", in the video you've read what's stated in the paper
A selfie with your ID in hand
All attachments must be in .png, .pdf or .mp4 formats, if the format is not fully respected you won't be eligible to become a node operator or receive any incentive.

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