14.1 · Apply to become a node
Enter seats based on materials and matching, rather than entering the system based on registration volume.
Node is a formal seat with authority and responsibility in WCN, which is subject to application and review; this page explains the key points of application by type, standard process and expectations after submission.
Who is suitable to apply for a node?
For entities that can continuously introduce verifiable business resources to the network: projects and assets, allocated capital, deliverable services, regional or industry organizations, and authorized Agent operators. The assessment focuses on fit, repeatable delivery, and compliance boundaries, not exposure or community size.
Project/Asset sideHave clear financing, growth, listing or structuring needs; be able to describe stage, data room and collaboration expectations in the form.
VC / Family Office / Allocate CapitalProvide Mandate, check size and decision-making rhythm; explain the source of deal flow and willingness to jointly invest.
service providerLegal affairs, security, auditing, branding, development, market making, etc. can be delivered on a contract basis; cases and service boundaries are attached.
Region/Industry NodeAble to organize projects and capital in specific jurisdictions or tracks; explain local networks and compliance constraints.
Application steps (recommended to be completed in order)
Confirm path
Read this chapter and [10.3 How to Join](/wiki/node-onboarding/10-3-How to Join) to confirm that the goal is "node seats" and not just one-time cooperation (see 14.2 for the latter).
Prepare materials
The full name and official website of the organization, contact person (at least one of Email/Telegram/WeChat), position, type of node to be applied for (can be aligned with the form placeholder example: Capital/Project/Media/Institutional/Talent, etc.), Available resources and Hopeful collaboration each have a clear description; LinkedIn and supplementary instructions are optional.
Submit official form
Fill out and submit at wcn.network/apply; the more structured the information, the faster pre-qualification will be.
Prequalification
The team checks authenticity and character fit; if approved, a brief alignment meeting (video or phone) will be agreed upon.
Seats and Authorization
After the meeting, confirm the seat level, system permissions and responsibility boundaries; enter into signing and onboarding if necessary.
Online collaboration
After completing the authorization, enter the node collaboration space and participate in the Deal, Task and Proof processes according to the rules.
Failure to pass the pre-review does not mean permanent rejection; if the materials are insufficient, the direction of supplementary materials will usually be explained. Please avoid providing a catchphrase introduction without a verifiable resource description.
What happens after submission
| Stages | Typical content | What you can expect |
|---|---|---|
| T+0～2 days | Form delivery and queue sorting | Keep contact information open |
| Pre-qualification | Authenticity, conflict and matching | Possible email/IM supplementary questions |
| Alignment Meeting | Mandate, Delivery Boundaries, Compliance | Preparing for a 30-minute agency-level conversation |
| Seat confirmation | Hierarchy, authority, responsibility clauses | Internal decision-making and legal affairs (if necessary) |
| Go online | Account, space and specifications | Press onboarding to complete the first order collaboration path |
The complete cycle varies greatly depending on the institutional process and seat type; The goal of the first round of contact is to let you know within about 48 hours whether you have entered the in-depth conversation queue.
Why auditing is necessary rather than open registration
Nodes directly affect the credibility of Deal, PoB and settlement layer; the addition of each seat should improve the average quality of the network. Audit is the double threshold of governance and business quality, as well as equal respect for institutional participants.