RepoDAO Contribution and Merit Framework

Overview

The RepoDAO framework implements an integrated dual-system approach for measuring, rewarding, and incentivizing participation. This framework combines immediate contribution tracking (Proof of Contribution) with long-term reputation building (Proof of Merit) to create a comprehensive meritocratic ecosystem.

Proof of Contribution (PoC)

Contribution Types and Scoring

The PoC system recognizes two primary types of contributions:

1. Repo Contributions

The repo contribution consists of all positive improvement to the repo itself, including but not limited to the following. The contribution would be evaluated first time the repo is registered and periodically reevaluated.

• Core architecture and initial codebase development

• Fundamental documentation and specifications

• Critical infrastructure implementation

• Critical bug fixes and security patches

• Performance optimizations

• Documentation improvements

• Community support activities

1. Quest-based Contributions

The quest based contributions are based on pre-defined tasks. It requires clear definitions for task objective, timeline, rewards and descriptions. It may include but is not limited to the following items. It is common that quests can generate Repo Contributions, these contributions would be separately evaluated during every Repo Contributions re-evaluation phase.

• Feature development

• Research initiatives

• Security audits

• Community development programs

Scoring System

PoC Score

The system evaluates basic contributions using engagement and reference metrics:

PoC Score = α₁E + α₂R

Where:

• E: Engagement (repository activity across all contribution categories)

• R: References (external impact across all contribution categories)

• α₁: Engagement weight factor (0.6 by default)

• α₂: Reference weight factor (0.4 by default)

Quest Rewards

Quest completion rewards are calculated as:

R(p,q) = Pool(q) × [W(p,q) + B(p)]

Where:

• R(p,q): Participant reward

• Pool(q): Quest reward pool

• W(p,q): Contribution weight

• B(p): Reputation bonus multiplier

Reward Distribution

1. Immediate Rewards

   • Direct task compensation

   • Performance-based bonuses

   • Innovation incentives

2. Long-term Benefits

   • Revenue sharing (licensing and usage fees)

   • Governance rights

   • Strategic decision-making participation

   • Token emission programs

Proof of Merit (PoM)

Scoring System

The PoM score combines technical performance with ecosystem engagement:

PoM = (Technical Performance × w₁) + (Ecosystem Engagement × w₂)

Technical Performance (TP)

TP = (QC + II + CV) / 3

Components:

• QC: Quality of Contributions

• II: Innovation Impact

• CV: Community Value

Ecosystem Engagement (EE)

EE = (GP + SU + CI) / 3

Components:

• GP: Governance Participation

• SU: Service Utilization

• CI: Community Interaction

Benefits Structure

All benefits scale logarithmically according to:

B(PoM) = Bmax × ln(1 + PoM) / ln(2)

1. Governance Rights

   • Proposal weight: 1 + (PoM × 0.5)

   • Voting power: 1 + (PoM × 0.3)

   • Resource allocation influence: PoM × 100%

2. Capital Access

   • Interest rate reduction: PoM × 25%

   • Collateral requirement: 100% - (PoM × 30%)

   • Credit limit: Base × (1 + PoM)

3. Infrastructure Services

   • Fee reduction: PoM × 20%

   • Priority access based on PoM tier

   • Resource allocation: Base × (1 + PoM × 0.5)

Value Distribution

1. Value Sharing

   • Licensing revenue share

   • Usage fee distributions

   • Partnership revenue allocation

2. Token Emissions

   • Regular distribution events

   • Performance-based bonuses

   • Long-term incentive programs

System Integration

The PoC and PoM systems work together to create a self-reinforcing cycle:

1. PoC scores drive immediate rewards and contribute to PoM calculations

2. PoM scores determine long-term benefits and influence PoC reward multipliers

3. Both systems incentivize sustained, quality participation through their complementary reward structures

This integrated approach ensures that contributors are rewarded both for immediate value creation and long-term ecosystem engagement, while maintaining transparent and mathematically sound distribution of benefits.