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+# TODO
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+- [ ] Must replicate, understand, and validate the genesis distribution. See https://github.com/atomone-hub/genesis/pull/65#pullrequestreview-1775992431
+- [ ] Must contribute to the above to prove understanding of it. Ideally every validator contributes something, even if it is just comments in code.
+- [ ] Incorporate global decentralization mandate; require validators to cooperate in translations; this guarantees global reach.
+- [ ] Describe tiers and participation levels, and limitations.
+- [ ] Transparency disclosures required, of associations among validators. (Also see https://github.com/atomone-hub/genesis/issues/75)