Aledger Decentralized Node System

Node Hierarchy Overview

Aledger implements a tiered node system designed to create sustainable revenue structures for team leaders (node operators) while driving rapid network expansion. This system specifically rewards active promoters, enabling them to build and manage their own teams while earning stable long-term income.

Node Types and Requirements

Node Level	Node Name	Initial Staking Requirement (AFI)	Lock Period (Days)	Maximum Device Registration
Level 1	Standard Node	100,000	60	75
Level 2	Super Node	250,000	90	250
Level 3	Master Node	500,000	120	600
Level 4	Apex Node	1,000,000	180	Unlimited

Dynamic Node Staking Requirements

As the AFI token price fluctuates, node staking requirements will dynamically adjust according to the following formula:

Adjusted Node Staking Requirement (AFI) = Initial Node Staking Requirement (AFI) × (Initial AFI Price / Current AFI Price) × Node Adjustment Factor

Where:

• Initial AFI Price: 0.02 USDT

• Current AFI Price: Real-time market price

• Node Adjustment Factor: Starting at 1.0, adjustable through governance voting (range 0.8-1.2)

Adjustment Rules:

• Evaluated and announced quarterly

• Existing nodes receive a 60-day grace period to meet new requirements

• Single adjustments limited to 50% maximum to ensure smooth transitions

Node Privileges and Responsibilities

Level 1: Standard Node

• Receives 10% of mining rewards from bound devices

• Earns 7% commission on device sales

• Can manage up to 75 devices

• Receives 3% rewards when acting as a superior node

• Responsibilities: Maintain device uptime, guide new users, promote the ecosystem

Level 2: Super Node

• Receives 13% of mining rewards from bound devices

• Earns 10% commission on device sales

• Can manage up to 250 devices

• Receives 4% rewards when acting as a superior node

• Participates in community proposal voting (1.2× voting weight)

• Responsibilities: Team management, training Level 1 nodes, monitoring device performance

Level 3: Master Node

• Receives 16% of mining rewards from bound devices

• Earns 13% commission on device sales

• Can manage up to 600 devices

• Receives 5% rewards when acting as a superior node

• Participates in governance voting (1.5× voting weight)

• Can submit improvement proposals

• Responsibilities: Regional market development, team training, network governance participation

Level 4: Apex Node

• Receives 18% of mining rewards from bound devices

• Earns 15% commission on device sales

• No limit on device management

• Receives 6% rewards when acting as a superior node

• Receives a share of the registration fee reward pool

• Participates in major decision voting (2.0× voting weight)

• Responsibilities: Leading large teams, developing regional strategies, driving ecosystem growth

Token Unlocking Mechanism

Strategic Token Release Framework

The Aledger ecosystem implements a sophisticated token unlocking mechanism designed to ensure market stability, reward long-term participants, and create sustainable growth for the network. This framework applies across all node tiers and aligns participant incentives with the long-term success of the ecosystem.

Graduated Unlocking Schedule

Rather than implementing a cliff-based unlocking model that could create market volatility, Aledger utilizes a graduated unlocking schedule tailored to each node tier:

Node Level	Base Lock Period	Initial Unlock	Monthly Release	Full Unlock Duration
Standard Node	60 days	15%	15%	6.5 months
Super Node	90 days	15%	15%	6.5 months
Master Node	120 days	20%	15%	6 months
Apex Node	180 days	25%	15%	5.5 months

This structure ensures that token releases occur in a predictable, measured manner that supports market stability while honoring commitments to early ecosystem participants.

Adaptive Market Response System

The Aledger protocol incorporates market sensitivity into its unlocking mechanism through the implementation of dynamic release adjustments:

• During periods of significant market volatility (±15% in 7 days), unlock rates automatically adjust to stabilize token flow

• Market downturns trigger reduced unlocking rates to minimize selling pressure

• Strong market conditions enable slightly accelerated unlocking, rewarding participants during ecosystem growth

This system creates a self-balancing mechanism that responds organically to market conditions without requiring manual intervention.

Node Loyalty Program

To incentivize long-term commitment to the ecosystem, Aledger implements a loyalty program that rewards continuous participation:

• Nodes earn loyalty status based on staking duration, team growth, and device performance

• Higher loyalty tiers unlock additional benefits including improved unlock rates and ecosystem rewards

• Special "Early Supporter" benefits for nodes established before network milestones

This program ensures that those who contribute most consistently to network growth receive proportional benefits.

Strategic Network Protection

For enterprise-level participants and significant token holders, additional mechanisms ensure responsible market participation:

• Large position holders (>1% of circulating supply) follow a structured exit protocol

• Daily network-wide unstaking caps prevent sudden liquidity shocks

• Emergency stabilization mechanisms activate during extreme market conditions

These safeguards protect all participants by preventing market manipulation while maintaining liquidity for normal operations.

Node Upgrade and Downgrade Mechanisms

Upgrade Mechanism:

• Meet staking requirements

• Complete required training courses

• Achieve minimum team size requirements

• Pay upgrade fee (denominated in AFI)

Downgrade Mechanism:

• Staking amount below requirements for more than 30 days

• Team size below requirements for consecutive 60 days

• Violation of community guidelines

• Option to restore original level within 90 days after downgrade (requires 50% of upgrade fee)

Registration Fee Reward Pool Distribution

50% of registration fees enter the reward pool, distributed every 30 days as follows:

• Top-ranked Level 4 node: Receives 70% of the pool

• Second-ranked Level 4 node: Receives 30% of the pool

Ranking Criteria:

• Total managed devices: 40% weight

• Device activity: 30% weight

• Team growth rate: 30% weight

Additional Incentives:

• Consecutive 3 months at #1 ranking: Additional 10% reward

• Consecutive 6 months in top 2: Additional 5% reward

Strategic Benefits of the Node System

The Aledger node hierarchy creates several key advantages for the ecosystem:

Scalable Network Growth

• Multi-level structure encourages organic team building

• Incentivizes active recruitment and user onboarding

• Creates natural network expansion through aligned incentives

Sustainable Revenue Sharing

• Distributes protocol revenue fairly across participant tiers

• Rewards long-term commitment through lock periods

• Creates multiple income streams for node operators

Quality Assurance

• Node operators are incentivized to maintain device performance

• Training requirements ensure knowledge transfer

• Downgrade mechanisms ensure continued compliance with standards

Decentralized Governance

• Weighted voting system based on node level

• Proposal rights granted to higher-level nodes

• Creates progressive involvement in ecosystem decisions

Community Development

• Encourages formation of regional and global communities

• Provides clear advancement paths for dedicated participants

• Rewards leadership and community building

The node system forms the backbone of Aledger's community-driven growth strategy, creating aligned incentives for all participants while ensuring the network's sustainability and expansion.