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# Cypher Blockchain Validator Program

By participating in this program, you contribute to the security, stability, and growth of the Cypher Blockchain. This document outlines the key details and procedures for prospective validators.

Total Number of Validators = 2000 Council Members

<table><thead><tr><th width="170" align="center">Phase Level</th><th width="175" align="center">Validator Counts</th><th align="center">Cost of Onboarding (ETH)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Phase 1</td><td align="center">0-100</td><td align="center">0.7 ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Phase 2</td><td align="center">101-200</td><td align="center">0.9 ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Phase 3</td><td align="center">201-300</td><td align="center">1.1 ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Phase 4</td><td align="center">301-500</td><td align="center">1.5 ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Phase 5</td><td align="center">501-750</td><td align="center">1.7 ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Phase 6</td><td align="center">751-1000</td><td align="center">2 ETH</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Phase 7</td><td align="center">1001-2000</td><td align="center">2000 Cypher Coins (MainNet)</td></tr></tbody></table>