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# Node Allocation Plan

The total number of nodes is capped at **21,000**, and this allocation is hardcoded into the validator program. Once the blockchain network is operational, the number of nodes cannot be modified. The allocation is as follows:

1. **10,000 Nodes - Public Presale**:\
   These nodes will be distributed in **10 phases** through a public presale. To ensure decentralization, each user is limited to purchasing a maximum of **100 nodes**.
2. **3,000 Nodes - Donations**:\
   Allocated as donations to major universities and cloud service providers to support research and development in blockchain technology and promote wider adoption of the Zeno network.
3. **3,000 Nodes - Team Allocation**:\
   Reserved for the Zeno team to support ongoing development, network maintenance, and long-term ecosystem growth.
4. **2,000 Nodes - Early Investors**:\
   Distributed to early investors who provided critical funding to help launch the Zeno network.
5. **1,000 Nodes - Developer Airdrop**:\
   Awarded to developers who contribute to the Zeno network’s codebase on **GitHub**, recognizing their valuable contributions to the project.
6. **2,000 Nodes - Ecosystem Rewards**:\
   Reserved for distribution to developers who make outstanding contributions to the Zeno ecosystem in the future, incentivizing innovation and collaboration.

This carefully designed allocation ensures a balanced distribution of nodes while incentivizing development, decentralization, and long-term ecosystem growth.o include auto-generated API methods in your documentation.