# Delegate Requirements

Being a decentralized network, IoTeX allows **anyone** to register and become a **Delegate** at any time. However, all Delegates must meet some minimum requirements.&#x20;

These minimum Delegate Requirements are summarized below and will be addressed in detail in the next sections:&#x20;

### **Delegate Profile**

Every Delegate must have its *identity* registered on the IoTeX blockchain, in the form of a blockchain account. This identity is called the *Profile Account* of the Delegate.

### **Self-Staked IOTX**

To become eligible, the Delegate profile account must self-stake at least 1,200,000 IOTX.&#x20;

[IoTeX Delegate Sponsorship Program → ](https://delegates.iotex.io/get-started/delegate-endorsement/delegate-sponsorship-program)

### **Delegated Votes**

Once the Delegate is eligible, the profile account must receive at least 2,000,000 total votes.

### Technical requirements

Technical requirements are not mandatory, but it's highly recommended that your infrastructure meets at least the minimum requirements as listed in the [Operational Costs](https://delegates.iotex.io/introduction/hardware-specs) section.&#x20;