Minimum Requirements

📘
Compliance Update:
To qualify for rewards and maintain eligibility in the Vana ecosystem, DataDAOs must meet the updated requirements outlined in VRC-5, VRC-14, VRC-15, and VRC-20. These standards ensure that DataDAOs contribute meaningful data, maintain liquidity, and comply with best practices.

🔍 Verification Strategy

🛡️ 1. Proof of Contribution Standards

DataDAOs must establish and publish their proof-of-contribution (PoC) process to ensure that contributed data adheres to the following principles:

Authenticity: Data must be verified as genuine and untampered to build trust across the ecosystem.
Ownership: Contributors must have legitimate ownership of the data they submit.
Quality: Data should meet high standards of accuracy and relevance to maintain the integrity of the pool.
Uniqueness: Contributions must be distinct and non-duplicative to avoid redundancies and ensure diversity of data.

📘
Helpful Resource
Explore the template repository for implementing a proof-of-contribution rules.

🔗 2. Data Refinement & Query Architecture

To meet VRC-15 standards, DataDAOs must:

✅ Add a Refinement Step to PoC:
- Refine raw data contributions to an encrypted, structured format.
- Publish refinement schemas to the DataRefinerRegistry.
✅ Publish Data Schema Onchain:
- Document the SQL schema and Docker image used in the refinement process.
- Ensure the schema is accessible for query engines.
✅ Enable Query Access:
- Grant permissioned access to refined data with well-defined pricing models.

🔗 3. VRC-20 Token Standards

All DataDAOs must launch a compliant token to qualify for rewards. Minimum VRC-20 standards include:

✅ Fixed or Predictable Schedule: No unlimited minting or rebase functions.
✅ Vesting for Team Allocations: At least 6 months of vesting, unlocking linearly thereafter.
✅ Transfer Fee Cap: No transfer fees exceeding 3%.
✅ Verified Source Code: Token contracts must be verified on Vanascan.

🌐 Media and Communication Requirements

📢 1. Web Presence

Maintain an active, publicly accessible website that provides clear information about your DataDAO’s mission, progress, and contributor incentives.

🗣️ 2. Public Communication Channels

Engage contributors and the community through active channels such as Twitter, Discord, or Telegram.
Share regular updates to ensure transparency and foster community trust.

💬 3. Social Media Engagement

Build a strong presence in relevant online communities.
Encourage data contributors and token holders to stay informed about your DataDAO’s growth and incentives.

💡 Contributor Interface and Documentation

🖥️ 1. Data Contributor Interface

Provide an easy-to-use interface for data submission.
Supported interfaces can include:
- A web app
- A browser extension
- A Telegram bot
- Any other user-friendly tool.

📚 2. Data Schema Documentation

Publish detailed documentation outlining the format and schema of the data being collected.
Ensure contributors and data consumers can easily understand the dataset’s structure.

📊 On-Chain Metrics & Minimum Thresholds

🔥 1. Minimum Contributor Threshold

DataDAOs must have at least 100 unique contributors with verified files recorded on-chain.
Contributors must call the addProof method in the DataRegistry.
Tip: Use Vana’s TEEs that automatically publish proofs after data verification.

📘
Tip
Check out our example Vana DLP UI example repository to follow the full file verification path on the Vana network.

💸 2. Minimum Liquidity

To prevent excessive slippage during buy-ins, DataDAOs must maintain sufficient liquidity:

Initial Liquidity: Seed enough starting liquidity in your VANA/DataDAO trading pair.
Monitor Slippage: Keep slippage as low as possible.
Add Liquidity as Needed: Scale liquidity gradually as trading volume increases.

📘
Tip:
Regularly monitor DEX pool activity to prevent excessive price fluctuations and slippage.

🚀 For DataDAO Creators: Submit Your Readiness

By meeting these requirements, your DataDAO remains eligible for rewards and contributes to a stronger, more transparent Vana ecosystem.

✅ Ready to confirm compliance?

Submit your information here or contact us in the Discord.

📘
Verification Hours:
Verification is available during normal Pacific business hours Monday through Friday (9 am–5 pm).
There is a blackout period 48 hours before the closure of the active rewards period.