> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trac.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trac.network/documentation/validators/requirements.md).

# Requirements

To become a validator, a license needs to be obtained. There is a maximum of 3000 licenses available that are being distributed in several rounds. Please follow us [on X ](https://x.com/trac_btc)or join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/trac) to watch out for new rounds to be announced.