CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. Core Responsibility: The primary role of Telos Block Producers is to ensure network stability and security. Their focus should be on maintaining the integrity of the TLOS ecosystem, not exploiting token allocations for short-term gains or treating the role as a source of “free money.”
  2. Reasonable Financial Practices: BPs may sell a portion of their earned tokens to cover operational costs (e.g., infrastructure, labor) and generate fair profits. However, such actions should align with sustainable practices that prioritize long-term network health.
  3. Accountability for Costs: If a BP cites expenses to justify excessive selling, it should be noted that running a node is a voluntary commitment. Those unable to manage costs ethically should consider relinquishing their role to others who can uphold network stewardship without complaint.
  4. Transparency as a Priority: BPs must operate with full transparency. Holding tokens on the native Telos Zero layer is a positive indicator of accountability, as it ensures visibility and trust within the community.
  5. Avoiding Opaque Practices: Converting tokens to EVM and dispersing them across multiple wallets—even without intent to sell—creates unnecessary opacity. Staking tokens publicly is the preferred approach, as it demonstrates commitment to the network and reassures stakeholders.
  6. Exchange Transfers as Red Flags: Transferring tokens directly to exchanges, or routing them through intermediary wallets first, constitutes destabilizing market behavior. Such actions are interpreted as dumping and harm both price stability and community trust.
  7. Ethical vs. Unethical Selling: Strategic trading (e.g., buying low and selling high) reflects market expertise. However, selling tokens acquired freely (e.g., through rewards) in large volumes is considered predatory dumping, which disadvantages retail participants and erodes ecosystem health.