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# Reward System & Reputation

#### Introduction: Aligning Incentives with Integrity

In an open and decentralized ecosystem like Web3, information moves quickly—but accountability often doesn’t follow. FactualAI tackles this problem by turning **truth-finding into a competitive, reward-driven process**, where the most honest and active participants are **recognized, ranked, and rewarded**.

The platform’s reward system is designed to:

* Encourage **quality rumor submissions**
* Promote **accurate voting and validation**
* Build a **trust-based reputation system**
* Distribute **$FCTAI tokens fairly and transparently**

It’s not just about finding facts—it’s about **proving you can be trusted to do so consistently**.

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#### 1. Contribution = Rewards

FactualAI rewards users across three main activity types:

| Activity                | Reward Type                                                |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| 🗣 Submit Rumor         | Base points + bonus if confirmed accurate                  |
| 🗳 Vote on Rumor        | Token reward based on match with consensus and AI accuracy |
| 🧠 Community Engagement | Referrals, comments, helping others get informed           |

Rewards are primarily distributed in:

* **$FCTAI tokens**
* **Experience points (XP)** to boost your Trust Score
* **Leaderboard placement** and seasonal badges

This system creates a **gamified loop**, where deeper participation leads to greater status and value.

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#### 2. The Trust Score

FactualAI uses a **Trust Score system** to measure a user’s long-term reliability.

The Trust Score is calculated using:

* ✅ Historical voting accuracy (alignment with truth and AI)
* 🕒 Consistency over time (not just one lucky guess)
* ❗ Penalties for manipulation (spamming, fake rumors, botting)

Benefits of a high Trust Score:

* Increased reward multiplier
* Greater voting power in rumor validation
* Visibility boost on the leaderboard
* Access to early features and beta tools
* Preferred status in the DAO (future phase)

**Your truth record becomes your reputation.**

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#### 3. Leaderboard & Tiers

Each week and season, FactualAI publishes a **global leaderboard** showcasing the top verifiers and contributors.

Tiers include:

* 🥇 **Factlord** – Top 1%
* 🥈 **Signal Seeker** – Top 10%
* 🥉 **Watcher** – Active participant
* ⚫ **Unverified** – New or low-accuracy user

These tiers are not just cosmetic—they impact your:

* Reward pool eligibility
* Access to exclusive missions
* NFT badge ownership (planned)
* Community recognition and reputation

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#### 4. Anti-Sybil & Fairness Protections

To ensure the system isn’t gamed by bots or manipulative actors, FactualAI includes:

* **Time-based submission limits**
* **Reputation-weighted voting**, not 1-person-1-vote
* **AI-assisted manipulation detection** (e.g., rapid mass voting, IP clustering)
* **Minimum engagement thresholds** to qualify for rewards

Only **real, consistent, valuable participation** gets rewarded.

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#### 5. Seasonal Events & Special Missions

Beyond daily participation, FactualAI will launch **themed missions and competitions**, such as:

* 🕵️‍♂️ *"Hunt the Hidden Listing”*\
  Find the earliest rumors of a real CEX listing before official news.
* 🧠 *“Truth Marathon”*\
  7-day challenge to vote on 20+ rumors with high accuracy.
* 💼 *“Alpha Agent Recruit”*\
  Refer new users who contribute real value.

Special missions will offer:

* One-time token bounties
* NFTs or badges
* Access to hidden rumor streams or early insights

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#### Summary

FactualAI’s reward system isn’t about farming tokens—it’s about **earning credibility** in a market that desperately needs it. The better you are at identifying signal from noise, the more value you unlock—**both for yourself and for the entire ecosystem**.

In the next chapter, we’ll look at how FactualAI will grow over time through a clear and ambitious roadmap.