The Win Blockchain is based on Proof of Action. Therefore, users must have an active Win node software license to participate. Win Smart Node and Win Lite Node licenses are annual licenses that expire on the one-year anniversary of their purchase date. In order to continue participating and contributing to the Win blockchain and earning both WIN and ETH rewards after WIN licenses expire, you'll simply need to log into your Connect account, purchase a new one-year node software license, and get it running.
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When will my license expire?
If you purchased a Win Smart Node or Win Lite Node License anytime before October 1, 2022, the last day your license(s) will be available to run is September 30, 2023.
If you purchased a Win Smart Node or Win Lite Node license after October 1, 2022, your license will expire on the one-year anniversary of your purchase.
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How can I find the anniversary/expiration date for my license?
You can find the date of your Win license purchase by viewing your order history in your Connect account, as described here.
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What will this mean for Influencers?
Influencer status is defined as owning and operating a Win Smart Node as well as the purchase of a minimum of 5 Win Smart Nodes among your Friends. Influencer status is fluid and ongoing, so expired licenses WILL affect it.
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What if I purchase a new license before my expiration date?
The best way to ensure you have a Win node operating without interruption is to purchase a Win license just before your current license expires. If you choose to purchase before the expiration date your account will reflect two (or more) Win licenses until the time of expiration.
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What if there is a lapse between when my license expires and when I purchase a new license?
We recommend not allowing a large lapse between owning active Win Nodes. We don’t want you to miss out on any rewards! Distributions will only be made for those days that your account has at least one active Win Node. Connect cannot backdate, allocate or credit rewards for days with no active Win Node.
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Can I use WIN rewards to buy a new Win Node software license?
Currently Win Node software licenses may only be purchased with Ethereum. Connect United hopes to be able to accept WIN rewards as a form of payment for Win Node licenses in the future.
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Could expired Win Node software licenses affect my Friendchain?
The Win Charter dictates that maintaining the link to your Friendchain requires active participation in the Win Blockchain. If you fail to operate an active Win Node for sixty consecutive days, you will forfeit your Friendchain.