Reward System & Settlements

Reward System and Settlement

The TasQ reward framework ensures that every contributor is compensated fairly for their compute power while maintaining transparent, verifiable settlements. All rewards are managed through the TasQ Zero-Knowledge Ledger, with entries stored on the Optimism L2 network for cost efficiency and on the Ethereum mainnet for final settlement.

Credit-Based Earnings

• 1 TasQ Credit = $1 USD (recorded on Optimism).

• Credits are earned upon successful task completion, calculated according to:

  • Compute power consumed (CPU/GPU cycles).

  • Network bandwidth usage.

  • Task priority weight.

  • Node reliability score (based on uptime and historical performance).

Formula:

textCopyEditCredits = (Base Rate × Compute Units) + (Priority Multiplier) + (Reliability Bonus)

Redemption Process

1. Credits accumulate in the contributor’s TasQ dApp wallet.

2. Once the balance reaches $25 or more, contributors can request redemption.

3. Payout options:

   • ETH (Ethereum mainnet)

   • TASQ token (Ethereum mainnet or Optimism) — with a 20% bonus on credited value.

4. Settlement batches run daily, with proofs verified on-chain for auditability.

Anti-Fraud and Verification Protocols

• All task completions pass through Merkle proof validation before credit issuance.

• Double submissions or suspicious behavior trigger automated stake slashing.

• Every payout batch is accompanied by an on-chain proof, allowing independent verification.

Settlement Workflow

textCopyEdit[Task Completed] → [Ledger Logs Compute] → [Credits Issued on Optimism] → [Contributor Requests Redemption] → [On-Chain Proof Generation] → [ETH/TASQ Payout]

This system ensures speed via Optimism, final security via Ethereum, and zero-knowledge privacy for all contributors and clients.