MVP Rationale

During the initial phases, Eidon will utilize a points-based system to track and reward user contributions. Points serve as a measure of a user's engagement and value creation within the Network.

Key Actions Rewarded:

We structured our points system to be aligned with the actions that will most benefit the network at this early stage.

• Data Posting: Users will earn points for submitting data, with higher rewards for higher-quality and in-demand data categories and modalities. Completing specific data Quests aligned with the needs of proposers will yield the vast majority of rewards for users.

• Invites: Users are incentivized to grow the network by inviting new members, earning points for successful referrals.

• Daily Activity: Consistent engagement is encouraged through daily tasks and prompts, rewarding users with points and streak multipliers for continued participation. The streak multipliers, in turn, boost your future rewards.

The categories above represent the bulk of points given in the early phases of the Eidon Network. Additionally, miscellaneous engagement - at the team's discretion - will also be rewarded. This includes valuable community contributions, good stewardship, governance ideas, UX feedback, bug reports, etc.

Factors Influencing Rewards:

• Data Quality: A quality assessment mechanism evaluates alignment with Quest requirements, novelty, and the overall value of submitted data. This directly influences the rewards earned for a given post. See Mechanics for a further breakdown of how this quality calculation happens.

• Data Modality: Different data types (text, image, video) have varying levels of demand and complexity, hence impacting their value. For a more detailed overview of the proportional difference in value across modalities, see Points Grounding.

• User Quality: Consistent high-quality contributions and adherence to community guidelines contribute to a user's quality score, which is, in turn, a factor in their overall rewards calcultion.

• Streak Multipliers: Engaging in daily activities and maintaining a streak enhances the points earned for subsequent actions, promoting regular participation.

• Quest Points: Submitting data for challenging or high-value quests will accrue significantly higher points than "simpler" quests. This incentivizes users to contribute to data categories in high demand.