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# 7.6 Activating an Oracle Masternode

Activating an Oracle Masternode is the process by which an individual chooses to promote their node, engage in a 30 day contract of service and become a consensus agent. This contract ensures that owners have to maintain a level of service and agree to lock the collateralized coins in a simple smart contract that initiates a timed release. Oracle Masternode requirements: \
● 25000 WINC collateralized over a 30 day service contract \
● Uptime 99%+ (measured weekly) \
● Retrieve and input sporting event outcomes data \
● Public IP with a forced network port number \
● Bandwidth to accommodate the total volume of API calls