6.1.2 Node Categories & Rights

Cottonia adopts a two-tier node architecture in its early stages to maintain a balanced design between system performance and governance.

Node Type	Maximum Supply	Staking Requirement	Rights & Benefits
Prime Node	200	Stake $COT equivalent to 3,000 USDT	• Up to 5× resource amplification • 1% lifetime share of platform transaction fees • Direct access to C3-level governance rights
Core Node	300	Stake $COT equivalent to 1,000 USDT	• Up to 5× resource amplification • Direct access to C3-level governance rights

Node Revenue Structure:

• Compute Task Rewards: Nodes receive $COT for executing compute tasks assigned by the system.

• Fee Sharing: A portion of transaction fees is distributed proportionally to Prime Nodes.

• Performance Staking Returns: Nodes can earn additional rewards by participating in the performance staking pool.

• Exit Mechanism: Staked assets are released upon exit, while amplified resources and unfinished tasks are reclaimed by the system.