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# How to Become a Diamond Member?

To become a Diamond member, you must hold 200,000 DAOPs, pay the current NFT fee, and follow the specified steps. If your application is accepted, the DAOP you provided as collateral will be locked. When you wish to terminate your membership, your collateral will be returned to you within the specified time frame.