--- id: changelog/zero-authority-v2 title: "Zero Authority V2 feature plan" product: zadao canonical: https://zeroauthoritydao.ai/docs/changelog/zero-authority-v2 date: 2024-11-14 related: [changelog] tokens: 1180 --- # Zero Authority V2 feature plan The V2 plan for gig types, bounty formats, peer endorsements and reputation badges, with testing on the Chronos Agora testnet. ![](https://zeroauthoritydao.ai/docs/img/3c59ef484140.webp) Solutions and features for each of the platform’s main components. This includes Gigs, Bounties, Endorsements, and Reputation Badges to create a more engaging and scalable ecosystem. *** #### **1. Gigs** The Gigs feature in V2 should focus on giving users flexibility in how they complete tasks and earn rewards. Here are the key gig types: * **Retroactive Gigs**: Allow users to submit proof of work for tasks completed before the gig was posted. This feature can reward community members who have already contributed valuable work without prior reward. * **Fixed Gigs**: Standard gig format where users complete a set task for a specified reward. This is straightforward and appeals to those seeking clarity on payout and deliverables. * **Milestone-Based Gigs**: Break tasks into smaller, trackable milestones, allowing contributors to receive partial rewards as they achieve each stage. This structure can incentivize ongoing contributions and help participants stay motivated on longer-term tasks. *** #### **2. Bounties** The V2 Bounties feature should allow multiple formats to suit the range of tasks and encourage broader participation: * **Community Bounties**: Open bounties that allow the community to submit entries without strict restrictions. The most valuable contributions are rewarded, promoting inclusivity and grassroots involvement. * **Single Winner Bounties**: Bounties where only the best submission is rewarded, ideal for high-stakes challenges that require precision and high quality. * **Multiple Winners Bounties**: Allows for several winners (e.g., top 5 or top 10 entries) to share the reward. This format can encourage higher engagement since more participants have a chance of winning something. * **Top 3 Winners Bounties**: A structured bounty format where the top three entries receive scaled rewards (e.g., 1st place gets 50%, 2nd place 30%, and 3rd place 20%). This structure is ideal for competitive bounties with a focus on high-quality results. *** #### **3. Endorsements (P2P Recommendations)** Endorsements should be enhanced in V2 to strengthen trust and credibility through peer-to-peer recommendations: * **P2P Recommendations**: Enable users to endorse each other based on specific skills or contributions, providing a reputation layer that builds credibility and trust across the platform. Each endorsement could have a category, rating, and a short feedback note to give context to the endorsement. * **Verification and Impact of Endorsements**: Introduce a system where the frequency and quality of endorsements affect a user’s reputation score. Verified users and long-standing community members could have a higher impact on endorsements, reinforcing trust. * **Endorsement History**: Display an endorsement history to showcase a user’s contributions and positive interactions, helping potential collaborators gauge reputation and trustworthiness. *** #### **4. Reputation Badges** Reputation Badges are crucial for recognizing and incentivizing contributions across Gigs, Bounties, and Endorsements. V2 could enhance these badges as follows: * **Gig Completion Badges**: Issue badges for successful completion of gigs, with tiered badges for completing multiple gigs, signaling a user’s reliability and experience. * **Bounty Success Badges**: Award badges for winning or placing in bounties, recognizing competitive accomplishments and technical skill. Different levels of badges could reflect single, top-three, and multiple-winner bounties. * **Endorsement Badges**: Offer badges for receiving a high number of endorsements, which signify a user’s reputation and trustworthiness in the community. Peer validation badges reinforce the value of community-driven trust. * **Levels and Rarity**: Create badge levels (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold) based on the number of successful engagements across gigs, bounties, and endorsements. Rare badges could be unlocked by completing high-impact gigs or top-level bounties, adding an element of exclusivity. *** #### **Testnet Integration**: [Chronosagora Testnet](https://chronosagora.com/) The testnet integration on Chronosagora enables users to explore these features in a testing environment, allowing for real-time feedback and adjustment. Key features to test include: * **Testing Different Gig and Bounty Types**: Users can experiment with retroactive, fixed, and milestone gigs as well as various bounty formats to see how they work in practice. * **Endorsement and Badge Functionality**: Users can test the P2P recommendation system, verify endorsement impacts, and view the badge issuance process to ensure the design is robust and meets community expectations.