We have proof of stake now. The nodes could be run by the chain validators and they get a cut of the staking rewards. Look up how proof of stake works on the Co

We have proof of stake now. The nodes could be run by the chain validators and they get a cut of the staking rewards. Look up how proof of stake works on the Cosmos chain. You could totally do this and I bet it would take off, at least in that section of the Internet that's into Cosmos/Tendermint chains. I'd use it