# Legal Checklist for Nations & Corporations Joining the Covenant
- [ ] Sign Anti-Fork Treaty (pre-signed template provided)
- [ ] Implement HCB sortition law (ZK-compatible)
- [ ] Pass national law recognizing 10 % Cognitive Reserve IP rights
- [ ] Register for Verifier Quorum node hosting (optional but incentivised)
- [ ] Deposit 0.2 % Cognitive Reserve tax escrow agreement
- [ ] Publish public key for DOPS scoring
Ready in < 90 days for most jurisdictions.
