Frequently Asked Questions

PoD is a decentralized protocol for AI training data. Instead of scraping or synthetic generation, CLAW coordinates a global network of contributors who collect, submit, and validate real-world data. Every contribution generates a cryptographic proof-of-data record that guarantees provenance, quality, and fair compensation.

Connect your wallet, browse the active missions dashboard, and claim a shard that matches your skills. Follow the mission specifications to capture and submit your data. Once validated, rewards are sent directly to your wallet.

Most missions only require a smartphone with a decent camera. Some specialized missions (motion capture, LiDAR scans, audio recording) may require specific hardware. Each mission listing clearly states equipment requirements before you claim a shard.

No minimum commitment. You can claim a single shard, complete it, and walk away. Or you can build a sustained practice, accumulate reputation, and unlock premium missions. The network is designed for both casual and dedicated contributors.

Each mission has a reward pool funded by the data requester. When you submit data that passes validation, CLAW tokens are released from the escrow to your wallet. Reward amounts depend on the base rate per shard, your quality score, delivery speed, and any active bonus multipliers.

CLAW tokens are the native reward currency of the network. They can be used for staking (to become a validator), boosting shard claims for priority access, governance voting on protocol upgrades, and can be exchanged on supported platforms.

Base reward is set by the mission creator. Multipliers are applied based on quality score (higher quality = higher reward), speed bonus (early delivery within the time lock), rarity factor (unique or hard-to-get data commands premium), and reputation tier (experienced contributors with high track records earn more).

Rewards are released as soon as validation completes. Automated checks typically take seconds. Peer validation can take up to 48 hours depending on the mission. There are no invoicing cycles or payment delays - validated work means instant settlement.

The network supports diverse data types: images (photos, screenshots, scans), video (clips, multi-angle captures), text (transcriptions, annotations, descriptions), audio (speech, environmental sounds), motion data (accelerometer, gyroscope, mocap), and structured data (metadata, labels, classifications).

Validation is a multi-layer pipeline. Layer one is automated: format checks, resolution verification, duplicate detection, and basic quality scoring. Layer two is peer review: experienced validators assess submissions against mission specifications. Layer three handles disputes through a community arbitration process.

You receive specific feedback explaining why the submission failed validation. Common reasons include quality below threshold, format mismatch, or duplicate content. You can revise and resubmit within the shard time lock. Rejections do not penalize your reputation unless they indicate deliberate low-effort or fraudulent submissions.

Yes. Validators need to stake CLAW tokens and maintain a minimum reputation score. You start as a contributor, build your quality track record, stake the required amount, and apply for validator status. Validators earn separate rewards for accurate assessments and risk losing stake for consistently incorrect validations.

CLAW supports pseudonymous participation. Your contributions are linked to your wallet address, not your real identity. You build reputation and earn rewards under your wallet pseudonym. For certain regulated missions, optional identity verification may unlock higher-value opportunities.

All data is encrypted client-side before upload. Only the cryptographic hash and metadata go on-chain. The raw data is stored in encrypted shards across the network. Data requesters receive decrypted data only after validation and payment confirmation. Contributors retain proof-of-contribution regardless of data access.

Validated data is delivered to the mission requester for their specified use case (AI training, research, etc.). The proof-of-data record remains permanently on-chain. Contributors can track where their data was used through the provenance chain. Mission requesters agree to usage terms before posting missions.