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Frequently Asked Questions

This document compiles common questions from different user personas in the Hokusai ecosystem.

Data Suppliers​

General Questions​

What types of data can I contribute?​

  • Training data for AI models
  • Validation datasets
  • Test cases
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Quality metrics

How is my data protected?​

  • All data is anonymized before submission
  • Zero-knowledge proofs for verification
  • No raw data exposure
  • Encrypted storage
  • Access control mechanisms

What are the requirements for data contribution?​

  • Must meet privacy standards
  • Must be properly formatted
  • Must include metadata
  • Must pass quality checks
  • Must be verifiable

Rewards & Compensation​

How are rewards calculated?​

Reward = Base_Reward × Improvement_Percentage × Quality_Factor
  • Base reward per DeltaOne
  • Improvement measured in percentage points
  • Quality factor based on data attributes
  • Minimum threshold: 0.1% improvement (10 bps)

When do I receive my rewards?​

  • After verification (typically 24-48 hours)
  • Through smart contract distribution
  • Subject to vesting schedule
  • Can be tracked on-chain

What affects my reward amount?​

  • Improvement magnitude
  • Data quality
  • Model complexity
  • Market conditions
  • Historical performance

Model Developers​

Model Registration​

How do I register a model?​

  1. Prepare model documentation
  2. Submit performance metrics
  3. Provide test cases
  4. Set initial parameters
  5. Pay registration fee

What are the technical requirements?​

  • Must be containerized
  • Must provide API interface
  • Must include test suite
  • Must meet performance thresholds
  • Must be reproducible

How is model performance measured?​

  • Accuracy metrics
  • Resource efficiency
  • Response time
  • Error rates
  • Bias assessment

Model Improvement​

How are improvements verified?​

  • Automated testing
  • Cross-validation
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Resource monitoring
  • Security checks

What triggers token rewards?​

  • Performance improvements
  • Bug fixes
  • Efficiency gains
  • New features
  • Security updates

How do I track improvements?​

  • On-chain records
  • Performance dashboard
  • API metrics
  • User feedback
  • System logs

Model Users​

Access & Usage​

How do I access models?​

  1. Create an account
  2. Purchase tokens
  3. Select model
  4. Submit requests
  5. Receive results

What are the pricing tiers?​

  • Pay-per-use
  • Batch processing
  • Enterprise plans
  • Volume discounts
  • Custom agreements

How do I manage costs?​

  • Monitor usage
  • Use batch processing
  • Set up alerts
  • Review analytics
  • Optimize requests

Technical Integration​

How do I integrate with the API?​

from hokusai import Client

client = Client(api_key="your_key")
result = client.predict(
    model_id="model_123",
    input_data={"text": "example"}
)

What are the rate limits?​

  • Standard: 100 requests/minute
  • Batch: 1000 requests/minute
  • Enterprise: Custom limits
  • Priority queue access
  • Burst capacity

How do I handle errors?​

  • Retry mechanisms
  • Error codes
  • Fallback options
  • Monitoring
  • Support channels

Token Holders​

Token Economics​

How does the bonding curve work?​

Price = Initial_Price × (1 + Rate)^Supply
  • Initial price: 0.01 USDC
  • Rate: 0.1% per token
  • Maximum price: 10 USDC
  • Minimum price: 0.001 USDC

What affects token value?​

  • Model performance
  • Usage volume
  • Market demand
  • Supply dynamics
  • Governance decisions

How do I participate in governance?​

  1. Hold tokens
  2. Create proposals
  3. Vote on changes
  4. Monitor implementation
  5. Provide feedback

Security & Risk​

How are tokens secured?​

  • Smart contract audits
  • Multi-signature wallets
  • Timelock mechanisms
  • Emergency controls
  • Insurance options

What are the risks?​

  • Market volatility
  • Technical risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Competition
  • Adoption challenges

How do I protect my tokens?​

  • Use hardware wallets
  • Enable 2FA
  • Monitor transactions
  • Follow security best practices
  • Stay informed

Support & Resources​

Getting Help​

Where can I get support?​

  • Documentation
  • Community forum
  • Technical support
  • Email support
  • Social channels

How do I report issues?​

  1. Check documentation
  2. Search existing issues
  3. Create support ticket
  4. Provide details
  5. Follow up

What resources are available?​

  • API documentation
  • Code examples
  • Tutorial videos
  • Best practices
  • Case studies

Next Steps​

For additional support, contact our Support Team or join our Community Forum.

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