info_tfgrid/collections/tfgrid3/governance/guardians.md

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## Become a Guardian

TFGrid 3.13 requires 9 guardians to start with.

Requirements:

* Good knowledge of how to use Linux to be able to deploy and upgrade your validator starting from code
* At least 4 hours of time available per week (this will be more at start)
* Willingness to participate in the TF forum and coordinate with coders or TF9 who is the main contributor of code
* You are aligned with our values of planet and people first
* Willingness to look at open issues on Gittea (our work tool) at least 5 times a week (there are chat and email notification) unless it is during the holiday period
* Choose a backup who can help you when needed (e.g. when sick or on holidays)
* Complete your application on our forum (fill in your motivation and profile)
* Get at least 3 people from the community to endorse your skills and motivation

What you will get in return:

* Eternal recognition from your Regional Internet community (-: 
* TBDk USD per month in TFT as provided by the [TFCOOP](tfcoop_intro.md)
  * The TFT will come from the TFCOOP Treasury

## Guardians will host a validator

See documentation on [validators](validators.md) for more information.