## Staking Requirements [[Proof Pods in the Data Marketplace|Proof Pods]] stake [[Tokenomics|ZKP]] and DTK tokens to join the network according to a tiered model managed through the staking pallet: - **Entry Tier:** Minimum stake requirement (to be determined during economic simulations in testnet) allowing basic participation - **Standard Tier:** Intermediate stake level granting priority in task assignment - **Premium Tier:** Higher stake level enabling access to more complex proof generation tasks ## Slashing Conditions Stake may be partially reduced under specific circumstances through slashing mechanisms: - Failure to submit proofs within the defined deadline (minor reduction) - Submission of invalid proofs (moderate reduction) - Provable malicious behavior such as collusion attacks (major reduction) ## Reward Calculation Compensation follows a base fee plus performance model managed through reward distribution: - Base component for successful [[Proof Pod Function and Architecture|proof generation]] - Variable component based on proof complexity and verification cost - Bonus multiplier for consistent high-quality service This structured [[ZKP/Data Marketplace/Revenue Models/Revenue Sources|economic model]] will be calibrated during testnet operation, with parameters adjusted based on observed participant behavior and system performance. See also: - [[ZKP/Data Marketplace/Generation of ZK Proofs/Integration with Marketplace Operations|Integration with Marketplace Operations]] - [[Proof Pod Presale|Proof Pod Presale]]