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# 🌍What Is a LERAX Node?

A **LERAX Node** is not your traditional validator node that competes for block production. Instead, LERAX operates under a **Proof-of-Authority (PoA)** consensus model, where a select set of trusted authorities validate transactions to ensure fast, secure, and low-cost blockchain operation.

Purchasing a LERAX Node means you're **joining the trust layer** of the ecosystem—not to mine blocks or fight over gas, but to **participate in governance, reward distribution, and RWA innovation.**

## Purpose of LERAX Nodes

LERAX Nodes serve as **RWA governance anchors** — they're the foundation upon which the entire real-world asset ecosystem is built. Each node holder plays a role in:

🗳 **DAO Voting Power**: Node holders are the **only participants eligible to vote** on community proposals, upgrades, and fund allocations.

🧑‍🔧 **Ecosystem Guidance**: Nodes act as **early access validators** of new partnerships, tokenized assets, and RWA listing approvals.

💸 **Reward Distribution**: Node wallets are directly linked to the token emission mechanism, distributing **fair rewards based on tier and contribution**.

## Node Privileges & Utility

<table><thead><tr><th width="209" align="center">Privilege</th><th align="center">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Token Rewards</strong></td><td align="center">Passive earnings through daily token distribution based on node tier</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>RWA Investment Access</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Early access</strong> to tokenized real estate, commodities, other assets </td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>DAO Participation</strong></td><td align="center">Submit or vote on proposals for treasury spend, integrations</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Ambassador Eligibility</strong></td><td align="center">Node holders can apply to be official LERAX Ambassadors </td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Governance Rights</strong></td><td align="center">Influence the future of LERAX including roadmap,  RWA selection</td></tr></tbody></table>

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With a total of **25,000 nodes**, this will be the **largest RWA asset node infrastructure ever built** — empowering a decentralized, compliant, and transparent gateway between **TradFi and DeFi**.
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