# Join DNSP Gossip

The **Decentralized Network Starter Protocol (DNSP)** (i.e. Igniter Gossip) collects Node and License information, tests and updates the node software, and initiates [Zerostate](https://docs.ackinacki.com/glossary#zerostate) (first block) generation once all DNSP requirements are met.

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Igniter must be running on each node that you want to include in the Zerostate.
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### **How to join**

Follow the instructions in the [*Acki Nacki Igniter* repository](https://github.com/ackinacki/acki-nacki-igniter/blob/main/README.md).

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Link to the [source code](https://github.com/ackinacki/acki-nacki-igniter).


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