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Key Concepts

This guide explains the fundamental concepts that make up the Hokusai protocol. Understanding these concepts will help you make the most of the platform, whether you're contributing data, developing models, or consuming AI models.

Core Components​

1. Data Contribution​

  • Quality Verification: All contributed data undergoes rigorous quality checks
  • Privacy Protection: Data is processed with privacy-preserving techniques
  • Value Assessment: Data is evaluated based on its potential to improve model performance
  • Reward Distribution: Contributors are rewarded based on measurable improvements

2. Model Performance​

  • Baseline Metrics: Each model has established performance benchmarks
  • Improvement Tracking: Changes in performance are measured and recorded
  • Verification System: Independent verification of performance claims
  • Continuous Improvement: Models evolve through community contributions

3. Token Economics​

  • DeltaOne System: Performance-based reward measurement
  • Token Utility: Access rights and governance participation
  • Value Mechanics: Supply and demand dynamics
  • Bonding Curve: Price discovery mechanism

Key Mechanisms​

DeltaOne Rewards​

The DeltaOne system is the foundation of Hokusai's reward mechanism:

  1. Performance Measurement

    • Baseline establishment
    • Improvement calculation
    • Verification process
    • Reward distribution

  2. Token Distribution

    • Performance-based minting
    • Usage-based burning
    • Governance controls
    • Economic incentives

Model Access​

Understanding how to access and use Hokusai models:

  1. Access Levels

    • Token requirements
    • Usage tiers
    • Rate limits
    • API access

  2. Licensing Options

    • Open source
    • Commercial
    • Co-op
    • Proprietary

Smart Contracts​

The technical foundation of the protocol:

  1. Core Contracts

    • Model tokens
    • Token manager
    • Verifier
    • Treasury

  2. Governance

    • Proposal system
    • Voting mechanisms
    • Parameter updates
    • Security measures

Value Creation​

For Data Contributors​

  • Earn rewards for valuable contributions
  • Participate in model improvement
  • Build reputation in the ecosystem
  • Access premium features

For Model Developers​

  • Access high-quality training data
  • Benefit from community improvements
  • Monetize model usage
  • Maintain control over licensing

For End Users​

  • Access improved AI models
  • Benefit from continuous updates
  • Choose from various licensing options
  • Participate in governance

Next Steps​

For additional information, check out our FAQs or join our Community Forum.

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