# A Polite Conversation about Chain Node Pooling **URL:** \ **Category:** Ecosystem\ **Created:** [March 18, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/a-polite-conversation-about-chain-node-pooling/4073 "2023-03-18T04:28:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 9
**Author:** ![shane](https://forum.pokt.network/user_avatar/forum.pokt.network/shane/32/3038_2.png) [@shane](https://forum.pokt.network/u/shane)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/a-polite-conversation-about-chain-node-pooling/4073/9 "2023-03-21T00:37:51Z")
> [@jdaugherty](#): > > who is responsible for funding the altruist network? With all do respect, this question would be best suited for [DAN](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-28-dan-distributing-the-altruist-network-community-chains-introduction/4020/), as that is where it has been widely debated 🙂 I appreciate focusing this conversation chain node pooling specifically, completely separate from the altruist network. > [@poktblade](#): > > Anyhow, just clearing my name of any misconceptions. If there was a misconception, it has unfortunately been over a week without a clarification, so I’ve been leaned on the natural interpretation. Thank-you for now clarifying that you were being devil’s advocate and not representing your own concern as the comment stated. > [@poktblade](#): > > Community chains is welcomed in my book. I appreciate that. Thank-you. # Focusing on chain node pooling: > [@msa6867](#): > > Other means are needed to level the playing field. Which is why I really like what DA has done with CC. Much thanks 🙂 > [@msa6867](#): > > However, the lessons learned during v0 must be incorporated now into v1 planning. Completely agree. I’m excited about the conversation @RawthiL has stared regarding v1 staking design. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.pokt.network/t/a-polite-conversation-about-chain-node-pooling/4073)._