Slashing Mechanics for Creators
When content is flagged as potentially misleading, it enters ViewFT’s Three-Layer Verification system. If found to be inaccurate, both ViewCred and staked tokens can be slashed.The Three-Layer System
| Layer | Weight | Who | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Fact-Check | 30% | Automated cross-referencing against trusted sources | Seconds |
| The Senate | 30% | Elected editorial board of high-ViewCred members | Hours |
| Community Vote | 40% | ViewCred-weighted community voting | 24-72 hours |
What Gets Slashed
ViewCred Score — always slashed for misleading content (see ViewCred Slashing for severity table) Staked Tokens — if the creator staked $VIEW tokens on the content:- Minor inaccuracy (score 50-65%): 25% of stake forfeited
- Significant misinformation (score 65-80%): 50% of stake forfeited
- Deliberate fabrication (score 80%+): 100% of stake forfeited
Where Slashed Tokens Go
Forfeited stakes are distributed:- 50% to the viewers who correctly flagged the content
- 30% to the protocol treasury
- 20% burned (reducing $VIEW supply)
False Flagging Protection
To prevent abuse of the flagging system:- Flaggers who repeatedly flag content that passes verification lose ViewCred
- A minimum ViewCred threshold is required to initiate flags
- Coordinated flagging campaigns are detected and penalized