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  "description": "Dear Human Nodes,\n\nWith the launch of the Vortex Simulator (or proto-Vortex) and the invitation for Human Nodes to begin their journey toward participating as governors of Humanode - holding voting power in Humanode’s decisions and gaining a real voice in its future - we will be implementing several changes to the fee structure. Please note that those who become governors will also gain a voice in future decisions concerning fee structures.\n\nFirst and foremost, the fee structure for validators w",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-06T14:05:56.000Z",
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  "textContent": "**Dear Human Nodes,**\n\nWith the launch of the Vortex Simulator (or proto-Vortex) and the invitation for Human Nodes to begin their journey toward participating as governors of Humanode - holding voting power in Humanode’s decisions and gaining a real voice in its future - we will be implementing several changes to the fee structure. Please note that those who become governors will also gain a voice in future decisions concerning fee structures.\n\nFirst and foremost, the fee structure for validators who complete **42/42 epochs** will remain the same.\n\nThe subsidy structure for liquid validators will also remain in place and will continue to operate under the following caps:\n\n  * **Cap 1:** a maximum of **150,000 HMND per month** (thus a maximum of **37,500 HMND per week**)\n  * **Cap 2:** a maximum of **7,500 USD per month** worth of HMND (thus a maximum of **1,875 USD per week** worth of HMND)\n  * **Cap 3:** a fee-rate cap of **x100 of the naturally collected fees from the chain**\n\n\n\nFor each period, the **lowest of these caps** will be the one that takes effect.\n\nFor example, if the chain accumulates **1,476 HMND** in naturally collected fees in a month, then under Cap 3 the effective cap becomes **147,600 HMND**. Since this is lower than the **150,000 HMND** cap, then **147,600 HMND** is the cap that takes effect for that period.\n\nIt is important to note that in the liquid validator set, your position matters. The fewer epochs you miss in a week, the higher you will rank in the list.\n\nValidator polls will be discontinued.\n\n### **Governance participation and reward**\n\nIn addition to the validator subsidy structure described above, **active governors in Vortex will receive the equivalent of 25 USD in HMND for governance participation** , provided they meet the required conditions.\n\nThis governor reward is separate from the validator subsidy structure.\n\nTo be eligible for this governance reward, a Human Node must satisfy the required conditions for active participation in governance.\n\nThis is not an easy task. In order to become a governor, a Human Node would need to have their proposal accepted in Vortex, maintain voting participation above the required threshold, and remain active in governance\n\nTherefore:\n\n  * **validators** continue to be ranked and subsidized under the existing capped validator fee structure, and\n  * **active governors** who fulfill their governance requirements receive a separate **25 USD-equivalent HMND governance reward**.\n\n\n\nAs Vortex evolves, there will be further changes, and those participating in Vortex will have the right - and the duty - to take part in the discussions and voting that shape its future.",
  "title": "Validator Fee Structure Update and Vortex Governance Rewards",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-06T14:05:56.811Z"
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