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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.

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How It Works

When publishing content, creators can choose to stake $VIEW tokens:

1. Select a stake amount (minimum and maximum TBD based on token economics)
2. Tokens are locked for the content’s verification period
3. If content passes verification → stake returned + bonus rewards
4. If content is slashed → stake is partially or fully forfeited

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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

This transparency lets viewers make their own judgment about the creator’s confidence level.

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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

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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

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Risk/Reward Matrix