> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.galactica.com/nodesale/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.galactica.com/nodesale/faq/will-i-need-to-hold-a-gcn-or-a-gsn-to-participate-in-the-galactica-governance.md). # Will I need to hold a GCN or a GSN to participate in the Galactica Governance? If you want to be elected: * You need a Full Node (GCN) for high positions in the governance * For smaller positions, only a shard (GSN) may be required In some instances, holding key roles in the ecosystem will be equivalent to holding a full node (example: being a sentinel, faction leader of the cypher university, validator since testnet, cypher state tier). The main principle is that only people who proved they have real interest in the protocol and the cypher state should be eligible to be elected. If you want to vote in the governance: * You just need GNET tokens --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.galactica.com/nodesale/faq/will-i-need-to-hold-a-gcn-or-a-gsn-to-participate-in-the-galactica-governance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.