Type of allocator:
What is your overall diligence process? Automated (programmatic), Market-based, or Manual (human-in-the-loop at some phase). Initial allocations to these pathways will be capped.
Manual
Amount of DataCap Requested for allocator for 12 months:
100PiB
Is your allocator providing a unique, new, or diverse pathway to DataCap? How does this allocator differentiate itself from other applicants, new or existing?
Feature: We will invite more active community members to participate in the vote to enhance the fairness of our distribution. We will conduct voice meetings for each client, voice plus text to clarify their needs. We will classify different companies and different data for easy checking later.
Pathway: We will package decentralized storage applications for clients in need of storage and retrieval, thereby expanding the influence of Filecoin. We aim to draw our partners to Filecoin for data storage, including datasets from web3 projects and more.
Due diligence And Risk: The ANTPOOL platform has launched KYC functionality, and we will require applicants to pass KYC verification. We have purchased services from Refinitiv to investigate their backgrounds and mitigate business risks. We will assess data policies and related risks in different regions to decide whether to conduct business there.
As a member in the Filecoin Community, I acknowledge that I must adhere to the Community Code of Conduct, as well other End User License Agreements for accessing various tools and services, such as GitHub and Slack.
Additionally, I will adhere to all local & regional laws & regulations that may relate to my role as a business partner, organization, notary, or other operating entity. *
You can read the Filecoin Code of Conduct here: https://github.com/filecoin-project/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
Acknowledgment: Acknowledge
Cient Diligence Section:
This section pertains to client diligence processes.
Who are your target clients?
Small-scale developers or data owners,Enterprise Data Clients,Individuals learning about Filecoin,Other (specified above)
Describe in as much detail as possible how you will perform due diligence on clients.
We conduct different levels of document review based on the type of client and the amount of DC they are applying for. For corporate clients, we require clients to provide the company name, place of registration, registration certificates, company statutes, shareholder structure, identification of ultimate beneficial owners, authorized company representatives, and proof of actual business premises. For individual clients, we ask for an electronic ID, nationality, proof of residence, and a facial recognition photo. The document review will be integrated with the services of LexisNexis for verification. Clients from countries with business restrictions, those listed on various global sanctions lists, or those who fail facial recognition will not pass the review and will be unable to use services. We also conduct an annual review of documents and may require clients to update their information to reassess their status.
We will ask clients to provide sample data for assessment before going live, after going live, we will strictly review the users' data to ensure its legality and compliance.
Additionally, we have a dedicated business development team that communicates with major clients, including offline visits, to gather more detailed information to determine client eligibility.
Please specify how many questions you'll ask, and provide a brief overview of the questions.
1.Please briefly introduce yourself. Are you able to provide sufficient documentation to meet the KYC requirements of our platform?
2.Are you aware of the data-related legal provisions or regulatory requirements in your region? Does your use comply with these provisions or requirements?
3.Why do you wish to apply for DataCap, and what do you intend to use it for?
4.How do you plan to use the DataCap?
5.Do you confirm that you will strictly adhere to the Fil+ guidelines?
What measures do you have in place to ensure that the use complies with the Fil+ guidelines?
6.Are you aware of the potential consequences of violating the Fil+ guidelines?
7.Have you applied for DataCap before?
8.How much DataCap are you applying for this time?
Will you use a 3rd-party "Know your client" (KYC) service?
Yes, ANTPOOL has established a partnership with Refinitiv, a company within the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), which is one of the world's largest providers of financial market data and infrastructure. We have utilized Refinitiv's KYC, AML, and other services to ensure that our users' KYC complies with our business requirements.
Can any client apply to your pathway, or will you be closed to only your own internal clients? (eg: bizdev or self-referral)
Any client can apply, in our opinion, Filecoin is diverse and inclusive!
How do you plan to track the rate at which DataCap is being distributed to your clients?
We will have dedicated engineers for data monitoring and will use open-source tools or develop proprietary tools to assist in tracking and detecting the distribution of DataCap, with regular reports on the results to the company.
Data Diligence
This section will cover the types of data that you expect to notarize.
As a reminder: The Filecoin Plus program defines quality data is all content that meets local regulatory requirements AND
• the data owner wants to see on the network, including private/encrypted data
• or is open and retrievable
• or demonstrates proof of concept or utility of the network, such as efforts to improve onboarding
As an operating entity in the Filecoin Community, you are required to follow all local & regional regulations relating to any data, digital and otherwise. This may include PII and data deletion requirements, as well as the storing, transmitting, or accessing of data.
Acknowledgement: Acknowledge
What type(s) of data would be applicable for your pathway?
Public Open Dataset (Research/Non-Profit),Public Open Commercial/Enterprise,Private Commercial/Enterprise,Private Non-Profit/Social Impact,Other (specified elsewhere)
How will you verify a client's data ownership? Will you use 3rd-party KYB (know your business) service to verify enterprise clients?
We will verify the ownership of the client's data in ways, which include client document verification, data ownership attribution verification, and 3rd-party KYB service. We will ask clients to provide documents to verify the data ownership.
Yes, we will use third-party KYB services. Specifically, we will require clients to provide sufficient corporate and business-related documentation, and we will integrate with Refinitiv services to review the relevant information, ensuring that the client's business meets our requirements.
How will you ensure the data meets local & regional legal requirements?
Firstly, we will require clients to declare that their data complies with local legal requirements, and they will bear the consequences for any violations of local laws. Secondly, we will integrate certain APIs to automatically screen text, images, and video data for compliance with local legal standards, such as political content, pornography, etc. Finally, we will conduct manual sampling reviews of the data. Any data that does not meet the requirements will be outright rejected.
What types of data preparation will you support or require?
Supports any type of data preparation. Priority will be given to Web3-related data.
What tools or methodology will you use to sample and verify the data aligns with your pathway?
We are looking for some open-source tools, and we will develop our own if necessary.
Data Distribution
This section covers deal-making and data distribution.
As a reminder, the Filecoin Plus program currently defines distributed onboarding as multiple physical locations AND multiple storage provider entities to serve client requirements.
How many replicas will you require to meet programmatic requirements for distribution?
4+
What geographic or regional distribution will you require?
We're requiring to be spread across 3 continents, 3 different countries.
How many Storage Provider owner/operators will you require to meet programmatic requirements for distribution?
5+
Do you require equal percentage distribution for your clients to their chosen SPs? Will you require preliminary SP distribution plans from the client before allocating any DataCap?
We won't require equal proportion distribution, but we will require that no single SP's distribution exceeds 20%, and we will ask for a distribution plan from the SP, which we will review as necessary.
What tooling will you use to verify client deal-making distribution?
Datacapstats.io, bot, CID Checker
How will clients meet SP distribution requirements?
The client first determines how many SPs he/she intends to work with 2. Selection of SP's geographical location and security factors 3. There is a clear distribution plan
As an allocator, do you support clients that engage in deal-making with SPs utilizing a VPN?
We will impose restrictions on the use of VPNs to prevent some controls from being circumvented, such as the use of VPNs in restricted areas to violate regulations. In legal cases, we will support SP if it is for security purposes. If the location information is falsified, we will reject it and ask the client not to cooperate with it. We will investigate the details carefully.
DataCap Allocation Strategy
In this section, you will explain your client DataCap allocation strategy.
Keep in mind the program principle over Limited Trust Over Time. Parties, such as clients, start with a limited amount of trust and power.
Additional trust and power need to be earned over time through good-faith execution of their responsibilities and transparency of their actions.
Will you use standardized DataCap allocations to clients?
Yes, standardized
Allocation Tranche Schedule to clients:
- First: Maximum 128T allocated in the first round
- Second: Up to 512T in the second round
- Third: Maximum 1P in the third round
- Fourth: Max per client overall:5p
- Max per client overall:5p
Will you use programmatic or software based allocations?
Yes, standardized and software based
What tooling will you use to construct messages and send allocations to clients?
Describe the process for granting additional DataCap to previously verified clients.
The client needs to distribute the DC data to at least 4 or more miners. 2. SP retrieval rate must be greater than 20% and at least 3 copies must be kept. 3. Utilize tools for processing and checking, including but not limited to CID checker, etc.
Tooling & Bookkeeping
This program relies on many software tools in order to function. The Filecoin Foundation and PL have invested in many different elements of this end-to-end process, and will continue to make those tools open-sourced. Our goal is to increase adoption, and we will balance customization with efficiency.
This section will cover the various UX/UI tools for your pathway. You should think high-level (GitHub repo architecture) as well as tactical (specific bots and API endoints).
Describe in as much detail as possible the tools used for:
• client discoverability & applications
• due diligence & investigation
• bookkeeping
• on-chain message construction
• client deal-making behavior
• tracking overall allocator health
• dispute discussion & resolution
• community updates & comms
• client discoverability & applications :
Clients can learn about our related products and services through our website at www.antpool.com. They can also contact us via Telegram, X platform, email, and perhaps even find us at some conferences.
• due diligence & investigation:
We will communicate with clients through various means such as email, phone and visit to collect feedback and conduct detailed investigations. And we will set up a public email to receive tip-offs.
• bookkeeping
On one hand, we will utilize Excel for data recording and analysis; on the other hand, we will develop a specialized software dedicated to recording and managing data.
• on-chain message construction
Our company has deployed Lotus on our servers, which can be used for on-chain data and information transmission.
• client deal-making behavior
We use GitHub to track and record client transaction behavior.
• dispute discussion & resolution
We use GitHub, Telegram to resolve disputes.
• community updates & comms *
We utilize various channels such as GitHub, Slack, Telegram, and email for community communication and updates. Additionally, we also post synchronously on our official Twitter and various social media platforms.
Will you use open-source tooling from the Fil+ team?
Yes, we will be using the open-source tools provided by the FIL+ team, including https://filplus.fil.org/#/ Github and Fil+.
Where will you keep your records for bookkeeping? How will you maintain transparency in your allocation decisions?
We keep our allocation strategies updated in real-time on Git Hub, and we are open and transparent.
Risk Mitigation, Auditing, Compliance
This framework ensures the responsible allocation of DataCap by conducting regular audits, enforcing strict compliance checks, and requiring allocators to maintain transparency and engage with the community. This approach safeguards the ecosystem, deters misuse, and upholds the commitment to a fair and accountable storage marketplace.
In addition to setting their own rules, each notary allocator will be responsible for managing compliance within their own pathway. You will need to audit your own clients, manage interventions (such as removing DataCap from clients and keeping records), and respond to disputes.
Describe your proposed compliance check mechanisms for your own clients.
We require clients to provide sufficient documentation to pass KYC/KYB/AML-related checks, and clients need to sign compliance declarations. For every new client, we conduct a data review using API services to scan for sensitive data to ensure the legality of their data storage needs; clients who are flagged are asked to undergo additional investigations.
We utilize tools such as datacapstats.io/CID checking bots to monitor the allocation of DataCap, ensuring consistency in storage and allocation.
Describe your process for handling disputes. Highlight response times, transparency, and accountability mechanisms.
A dispute within the context of DataCap allocation refers to any contention or disagreement arising between parties involved in the storage and retrieval of data on the Filecoin network. This could involve discrepancies over DataCap distribution, disagreements on data compliance with stated parameters, or conflicts over the execution of storage deals.
For response time: when faced with a dispute, we will handle the dispute promptly and resolve it as soon as possible. We will endeavor to resolve disputes within 3 days.
For Transparency: When faced with a dispute, we will actively communicate with the parties involved in the dispute and provide appropriate explanations. In addition, we will use public channels including, but not limited to, GitHub, Telegram, zoom meetings, and so on.
Accountability: We will scrutinize and handle disputes appropriately, and any disputes will be handled fairly, openly, and transparently.
Detail how you will announce updates to tooling, pathway guidelines, parameters, and process alterations.
We will tweet and post on GitHub to inform everyone of the changes to our tools, pathfinders, parameters, and processes, as well as on our official Twitter and social media platforms, and we will email our clients to remind them of the changes in turn. 2. we'll explain why we're doing this update in emails and on GitHub and Twitter. 3. we have plans to create a separate channel for all clients to be alerted, so they don't miss out on my messages. Certain material programmatic changes or updates may be deemed out of scope by the Fil+ Governance Team and may require a reapplication to be scored against the rubric. For example, an 'update' from a single automated diligence process to include a new manual process may require a new notary allocator application.
How long will you allow the community to provide feedback before implementing changes?
We strive for open, transparent, and decentralized community structures. However, decentralization does not always mean equal ownership or power granted to any and every community member.
For small changes, we think 1 week would be sufficient.
For large changes, we think we need about a month to discuss them in the community.
Regarding security, how will you structure and secure the on-chain notary address? If you will utilize a multisig, how will it be structured? Who will have administrative & signatory rights?
ANTPOOL will use a five-signature, three-key multisignature scheme to protect the notary addresses. We will select signatories from our reliable and trusted employees who are familiar with the signing process, and they will be chosen on a back-to-back basis.
Will you deploy smart contracts for program or policy procedures? If so, how will you track and fund them?
Not yet.
Monetization
While the Filecoin Foundation and PL will continue to make investments into developing the program and open-sourcing tools, we are also striving to expand and encourage high levels of service and professionalism through these new Notary Allocator pathways. These pathways require increasingly complex tooling and auditing platforms, and we understand that Notaries (and the teams and organizations responsible) are making investments into building effective systems.
It is reasonable for teams building services in this marketplace to include monetization structures. Our primary guiding principles in this regard are transparency and equity. We require these monetization pathways to be clear, consistent, and auditable.
Outline your monetization models for the services you provide as a notary allocator pathway.
Because the project is just starting and still in the exploratory stage, we won't charge too much. We will provide clients with free technical support and training services.
For data audit and investigation, because it takes a lot of time, we will charge 20-200FIL each time. If the client is willing to hand over the data to us for processing, we will charge 1FIL/T.
Describe your organization's structure, such as the legal entity and other business & market ventures.
AntPOOL is a leading global digital currency mining platform that has garnered substantial support from users since its launch in August 2014. It supports nearly 20 kinds of POW coins, with its Bitcoin mining power consistently ranking at the forefront worldwide. Since 2021, we have been actively exploring opportunities in the Filecoin space and have participated in several Filecoin projects. We actively recommend Filecoin projects to our clients.
Where will accounting for fees be maintained?
We will have a fixed receiving address and be able to provide the community with a record of transactions that we can make public.
If you've received DataCap allocation privileges before, please link to prior notary applications.
None.
How are you connected to the Filecoin ecosystem? Describe your (or your organization's) Filecoin relationships, investments, or ownership.
ANTPOOL is committed to the application of Filecoin, aiming to facilitate the widespread use of Filecoin in Web3 projects. Based on business needs, we will purchase Filecoin tokens.
How are you estimating your client demand and pathway usage? Do you have existing clients and an onboarding funnel?
Client demand can be predicted by current data trends and business growth. We plan to add an entry point for Filecoin clients on our website, and of course, potential clients can also join through email, Telegram, or our business development contacts.
Notary Allocator Pathway Name:
ANTPOOL Pathway
Organization:
ANTPOOL
Allocator's On-chain addresss:
f1acun2mgluaau5nx4ixbzwyo422k3i2ghkptqaoy
Country of Operation:
SINGAPORE
Region(s) of operation:
Europe,North America,Asia minus GCR
Type of allocator: What is your overall diligence process? Automated (programmatic), Market-based, or Manual (human-in-the-loop at some phase). Initial allocations to these pathways will be capped.
Manual
Amount of DataCap Requested for allocator for 12 months:
100PiB
Is your allocator providing a unique, new, or diverse pathway to DataCap? How does this allocator differentiate itself from other applicants, new or existing?
Feature: We will invite more active community members to participate in the vote to enhance the fairness of our distribution. We will conduct voice meetings for each client, voice plus text to clarify their needs. We will classify different companies and different data for easy checking later. Pathway: We will package decentralized storage applications for clients in need of storage and retrieval, thereby expanding the influence of Filecoin. We aim to draw our partners to Filecoin for data storage, including datasets from web3 projects and more. Due diligence And Risk: The ANTPOOL platform has launched KYC functionality, and we will require applicants to pass KYC verification. We have purchased services from Refinitiv to investigate their backgrounds and mitigate business risks. We will assess data policies and related risks in different regions to decide whether to conduct business there.
As a member in the Filecoin Community, I acknowledge that I must adhere to the Community Code of Conduct, as well other End User License Agreements for accessing various tools and services, such as GitHub and Slack. Additionally, I will adhere to all local & regional laws & regulations that may relate to my role as a business partner, organization, notary, or other operating entity. * You can read the Filecoin Code of Conduct here: https://github.com/filecoin-project/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
Acknowledgment: Acknowledge
Cient Diligence Section:
This section pertains to client diligence processes.
Who are your target clients?
Small-scale developers or data owners,Enterprise Data Clients,Individuals learning about Filecoin,Other (specified above)
Describe in as much detail as possible how you will perform due diligence on clients.
We conduct different levels of document review based on the type of client and the amount of DC they are applying for. For corporate clients, we require clients to provide the company name, place of registration, registration certificates, company statutes, shareholder structure, identification of ultimate beneficial owners, authorized company representatives, and proof of actual business premises. For individual clients, we ask for an electronic ID, nationality, proof of residence, and a facial recognition photo. The document review will be integrated with the services of LexisNexis for verification. Clients from countries with business restrictions, those listed on various global sanctions lists, or those who fail facial recognition will not pass the review and will be unable to use services. We also conduct an annual review of documents and may require clients to update their information to reassess their status. We will ask clients to provide sample data for assessment before going live, after going live, we will strictly review the users' data to ensure its legality and compliance. Additionally, we have a dedicated business development team that communicates with major clients, including offline visits, to gather more detailed information to determine client eligibility.
Please specify how many questions you'll ask, and provide a brief overview of the questions.
1.Please briefly introduce yourself. Are you able to provide sufficient documentation to meet the KYC requirements of our platform? 2.Are you aware of the data-related legal provisions or regulatory requirements in your region? Does your use comply with these provisions or requirements? 3.Why do you wish to apply for DataCap, and what do you intend to use it for? 4.How do you plan to use the DataCap? 5.Do you confirm that you will strictly adhere to the Fil+ guidelines? What measures do you have in place to ensure that the use complies with the Fil+ guidelines? 6.Are you aware of the potential consequences of violating the Fil+ guidelines? 7.Have you applied for DataCap before? 8.How much DataCap are you applying for this time?
Will you use a 3rd-party "Know your client" (KYC) service?
Yes, ANTPOOL has established a partnership with Refinitiv, a company within the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), which is one of the world's largest providers of financial market data and infrastructure. We have utilized Refinitiv's KYC, AML, and other services to ensure that our users' KYC complies with our business requirements.
Can any client apply to your pathway, or will you be closed to only your own internal clients? (eg: bizdev or self-referral)
Any client can apply, in our opinion, Filecoin is diverse and inclusive!
How do you plan to track the rate at which DataCap is being distributed to your clients?
We will have dedicated engineers for data monitoring and will use open-source tools or develop proprietary tools to assist in tracking and detecting the distribution of DataCap, with regular reports on the results to the company.
Data Diligence
This section will cover the types of data that you expect to notarize.
As a reminder: The Filecoin Plus program defines quality data is all content that meets local regulatory requirements AND • the data owner wants to see on the network, including private/encrypted data • or is open and retrievable • or demonstrates proof of concept or utility of the network, such as efforts to improve onboarding
As an operating entity in the Filecoin Community, you are required to follow all local & regional regulations relating to any data, digital and otherwise. This may include PII and data deletion requirements, as well as the storing, transmitting, or accessing of data.
Acknowledgement: Acknowledge
What type(s) of data would be applicable for your pathway?
Public Open Dataset (Research/Non-Profit),Public Open Commercial/Enterprise,Private Commercial/Enterprise,Private Non-Profit/Social Impact,Other (specified elsewhere)
How will you verify a client's data ownership? Will you use 3rd-party KYB (know your business) service to verify enterprise clients?
We will verify the ownership of the client's data in ways, which include client document verification, data ownership attribution verification, and 3rd-party KYB service. We will ask clients to provide documents to verify the data ownership. Yes, we will use third-party KYB services. Specifically, we will require clients to provide sufficient corporate and business-related documentation, and we will integrate with Refinitiv services to review the relevant information, ensuring that the client's business meets our requirements.
How will you ensure the data meets local & regional legal requirements?
Firstly, we will require clients to declare that their data complies with local legal requirements, and they will bear the consequences for any violations of local laws. Secondly, we will integrate certain APIs to automatically screen text, images, and video data for compliance with local legal standards, such as political content, pornography, etc. Finally, we will conduct manual sampling reviews of the data. Any data that does not meet the requirements will be outright rejected.
What types of data preparation will you support or require?
Supports any type of data preparation. Priority will be given to Web3-related data.
What tools or methodology will you use to sample and verify the data aligns with your pathway?
We are looking for some open-source tools, and we will develop our own if necessary.
Data Distribution
This section covers deal-making and data distribution.
As a reminder, the Filecoin Plus program currently defines distributed onboarding as multiple physical locations AND multiple storage provider entities to serve client requirements.
Recommended Minimum: 3 locations, 4 to 5 storage providers, 5 copies
How many replicas will you require to meet programmatic requirements for distribution?
4+
What geographic or regional distribution will you require?
We're requiring to be spread across 3 continents, 3 different countries.
How many Storage Provider owner/operators will you require to meet programmatic requirements for distribution?
5+
Do you require equal percentage distribution for your clients to their chosen SPs? Will you require preliminary SP distribution plans from the client before allocating any DataCap?
We won't require equal proportion distribution, but we will require that no single SP's distribution exceeds 20%, and we will ask for a distribution plan from the SP, which we will review as necessary.
What tooling will you use to verify client deal-making distribution?
Datacapstats.io, bot, CID Checker
How will clients meet SP distribution requirements?
As an allocator, do you support clients that engage in deal-making with SPs utilizing a VPN?
We will impose restrictions on the use of VPNs to prevent some controls from being circumvented, such as the use of VPNs in restricted areas to violate regulations. In legal cases, we will support SP if it is for security purposes. If the location information is falsified, we will reject it and ask the client not to cooperate with it. We will investigate the details carefully.
DataCap Allocation Strategy
In this section, you will explain your client DataCap allocation strategy.
Keep in mind the program principle over Limited Trust Over Time. Parties, such as clients, start with a limited amount of trust and power. Additional trust and power need to be earned over time through good-faith execution of their responsibilities and transparency of their actions.
Will you use standardized DataCap allocations to clients?
Yes, standardized
Allocation Tranche Schedule to clients:
- First: Maximum 128T allocated in the first round - Second: Up to 512T in the second round - Third: Maximum 1P in the third round - Fourth: Max per client overall:5p - Max per client overall:5p
Will you use programmatic or software based allocations?
Yes, standardized and software based
What tooling will you use to construct messages and send allocations to clients?
I use https://filplus.fil.org/#/
Describe the process for granting additional DataCap to previously verified clients.
Tooling & Bookkeeping
This program relies on many software tools in order to function. The Filecoin Foundation and PL have invested in many different elements of this end-to-end process, and will continue to make those tools open-sourced. Our goal is to increase adoption, and we will balance customization with efficiency.
This section will cover the various UX/UI tools for your pathway. You should think high-level (GitHub repo architecture) as well as tactical (specific bots and API endoints).
Describe in as much detail as possible the tools used for: • client discoverability & applications • due diligence & investigation • bookkeeping • on-chain message construction • client deal-making behavior • tracking overall allocator health • dispute discussion & resolution • community updates & comms
• client discoverability & applications : Clients can learn about our related products and services through our website at www.antpool.com. They can also contact us via Telegram, X platform, email, and perhaps even find us at some conferences. • due diligence & investigation: We will communicate with clients through various means such as email, phone and visit to collect feedback and conduct detailed investigations. And we will set up a public email to receive tip-offs. • bookkeeping On one hand, we will utilize Excel for data recording and analysis; on the other hand, we will develop a specialized software dedicated to recording and managing data. • on-chain message construction Our company has deployed Lotus on our servers, which can be used for on-chain data and information transmission. • client deal-making behavior We use GitHub to track and record client transaction behavior. • dispute discussion & resolution We use GitHub, Telegram to resolve disputes. • community updates & comms * We utilize various channels such as GitHub, Slack, Telegram, and email for community communication and updates. Additionally, we also post synchronously on our official Twitter and various social media platforms.
Will you use open-source tooling from the Fil+ team?
Yes, we will be using the open-source tools provided by the FIL+ team, including https://filplus.fil.org/#/ Github and Fil+.
Where will you keep your records for bookkeeping? How will you maintain transparency in your allocation decisions?
We keep our allocation strategies updated in real-time on Git Hub, and we are open and transparent.
Risk Mitigation, Auditing, Compliance
This framework ensures the responsible allocation of DataCap by conducting regular audits, enforcing strict compliance checks, and requiring allocators to maintain transparency and engage with the community. This approach safeguards the ecosystem, deters misuse, and upholds the commitment to a fair and accountable storage marketplace.
In addition to setting their own rules, each notary allocator will be responsible for managing compliance within their own pathway. You will need to audit your own clients, manage interventions (such as removing DataCap from clients and keeping records), and respond to disputes.
Describe your proposed compliance check mechanisms for your own clients.
We require clients to provide sufficient documentation to pass KYC/KYB/AML-related checks, and clients need to sign compliance declarations. For every new client, we conduct a data review using API services to scan for sensitive data to ensure the legality of their data storage needs; clients who are flagged are asked to undergo additional investigations. We utilize tools such as datacapstats.io/CID checking bots to monitor the allocation of DataCap, ensuring consistency in storage and allocation.
Describe your process for handling disputes. Highlight response times, transparency, and accountability mechanisms.
A dispute within the context of DataCap allocation refers to any contention or disagreement arising between parties involved in the storage and retrieval of data on the Filecoin network. This could involve discrepancies over DataCap distribution, disagreements on data compliance with stated parameters, or conflicts over the execution of storage deals. For response time: when faced with a dispute, we will handle the dispute promptly and resolve it as soon as possible. We will endeavor to resolve disputes within 3 days. For Transparency: When faced with a dispute, we will actively communicate with the parties involved in the dispute and provide appropriate explanations. In addition, we will use public channels including, but not limited to, GitHub, Telegram, zoom meetings, and so on. Accountability: We will scrutinize and handle disputes appropriately, and any disputes will be handled fairly, openly, and transparently.
Detail how you will announce updates to tooling, pathway guidelines, parameters, and process alterations.
How long will you allow the community to provide feedback before implementing changes?
We strive for open, transparent, and decentralized community structures. However, decentralization does not always mean equal ownership or power granted to any and every community member.
Regarding security, how will you structure and secure the on-chain notary address? If you will utilize a multisig, how will it be structured? Who will have administrative & signatory rights?
ANTPOOL will use a five-signature, three-key multisignature scheme to protect the notary addresses. We will select signatories from our reliable and trusted employees who are familiar with the signing process, and they will be chosen on a back-to-back basis.
Will you deploy smart contracts for program or policy procedures? If so, how will you track and fund them?
Not yet.
Monetization
While the Filecoin Foundation and PL will continue to make investments into developing the program and open-sourcing tools, we are also striving to expand and encourage high levels of service and professionalism through these new Notary Allocator pathways. These pathways require increasingly complex tooling and auditing platforms, and we understand that Notaries (and the teams and organizations responsible) are making investments into building effective systems.
It is reasonable for teams building services in this marketplace to include monetization structures. Our primary guiding principles in this regard are transparency and equity. We require these monetization pathways to be clear, consistent, and auditable.
Outline your monetization models for the services you provide as a notary allocator pathway.
Because the project is just starting and still in the exploratory stage, we won't charge too much. We will provide clients with free technical support and training services. For data audit and investigation, because it takes a lot of time, we will charge 20-200FIL each time. If the client is willing to hand over the data to us for processing, we will charge 1FIL/T.
Describe your organization's structure, such as the legal entity and other business & market ventures.
AntPOOL is a leading global digital currency mining platform that has garnered substantial support from users since its launch in August 2014. It supports nearly 20 kinds of POW coins, with its Bitcoin mining power consistently ranking at the forefront worldwide. Since 2021, we have been actively exploring opportunities in the Filecoin space and have participated in several Filecoin projects. We actively recommend Filecoin projects to our clients.
Where will accounting for fees be maintained?
We will have a fixed receiving address and be able to provide the community with a record of transactions that we can make public.
If you've received DataCap allocation privileges before, please link to prior notary applications.
None.
How are you connected to the Filecoin ecosystem? Describe your (or your organization's) Filecoin relationships, investments, or ownership.
ANTPOOL is committed to the application of Filecoin, aiming to facilitate the widespread use of Filecoin in Web3 projects. Based on business needs, we will purchase Filecoin tokens.
How are you estimating your client demand and pathway usage? Do you have existing clients and an onboarding funnel?
Client demand can be predicted by current data trends and business growth. We plan to add an entry point for Filecoin clients on our website, and of course, potential clients can also join through email, Telegram, or our business development contacts.