Token Distribution

The protocol's economic model rewards valuable, authentic recordings while discouraging spam:

$S = q^{\alpha}\left(\frac{t}{t_{\max}}\right)^{\beta} \left(1+\frac{\delta}{1+\log_{2}(1+n)}\right) \bigl(1+\gamma r\bigr), \qquad 0\le t\le t_{\max}$

• q: audio quality

• t: recording duration, capped at t_max

• n: unique contributers in the same grid

• r: rarity score

default parameters:
α = 2.5, β = 1.0, δ = 0.3, γ = 1.2, t_max = 36000 (s)

Vesting Schedule

Rewards vest gradually to maintain long-term alignment:

• initial: 0% unlocked

• 30 days: 25% unlocked

• 90 days: 50% unlocked

• 180 days: 75% unlocked

• 365 days: 100% unlocked

This schedule serves several purposes:

• Prevents immediate exploitation through fraudulent recordings.

• Aligns with the natural timeline for data to gain usage value.

• Ensures ongoing participation and honest behavior.

• Provides transparent visibility of pending rewards via program.