Staked Publishing
Staked publishing is ViewFT’s mechanism for creators to put financial skin in the game. It’s optional — but it changes how your content is perceived and distributed.How It Works
When publishing content, creators can choose to stake $VIEW tokens:- Select a stake amount (minimum and maximum TBD based on token economics)
- Tokens are locked for the content’s verification period
- If content passes verification → stake returned + bonus rewards
- If content is slashed → stake is partially or fully forfeited
What Viewers See
Every piece of content on ViewFT shows its stake status:- “Creator staked 500 $VIEW” — this creator put money behind their claims
- “No stake” — content is published without financial commitment
Algorithmic Impact
Staked content receives an algorithmic distribution boost. However:- Staking alone does NOT guarantee visibility — ViewCred Score is still the primary ranking factor
- High stake + low ViewCred does NOT outrank low stake + high ViewCred
- The algorithm treats staking as a confidence signal, not a payment for placement
Staking vs. Advertising
Unlike traditional promoted content:- Staked tokens are at risk — if content is misleading, the creator loses their stake
- Viewers can see the stake amount — full transparency
- The algorithm boost is proportional but secondary to ViewCred
- There is no way to pay for guaranteed placement
Risk/Reward Matrix
| Scenario | ViewCred Impact | Stake Impact | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate + Staked | ViewCred grows | Stake returned | Maximum rewards |
| Accurate + Unstaked | ViewCred grows | N/A | Standard rewards |
| Misleading + Staked | ViewCred slashed | Stake forfeited | Penalties |
| Misleading + Unstaked | ViewCred slashed | N/A | Penalties (ViewCred only) |