> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://testdoc.viewft.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How It Works

> Understanding ViewFT's AI-powered news aggregation and creator incentive system.

# How It Works

ViewFT operates as a two-sided platform connecting **creators** (writers, journalists, curators) with **viewers** (readers, sharers, moderators).

## For Creators

1. **Publish** — Write original content or curate news from verified sources
2. **Build ViewCred** — Your ViewCred Score grows as your content proves accurate and valuable over time
3. **Optionally Stake** — Put \$VIEW tokens behind your content to signal confidence and earn higher rewards
4. **Earn Rewards** — Receive View Points based on engagement, ViewCred level, and stake amount

## For Viewers

1. **Read & Discover** — AI-curated news feed prioritizes content from high-ViewCred creators
2. **Curate & Share** — Earn View Points for sharing quality content and referring new users
3. **Moderate** — Flag misleading content; earn bonus rewards when flags are confirmed by the verification system
4. **Participate** — Vote on disputed content and governance proposals

## The Algorithm

ViewFT's recommendation algorithm weighs three signals when ranking content:

* **ViewCred Score** of the creator — higher credibility = wider distribution
* **Stake Amount** — staked content gets an algorithmic boost (but staking alone doesn't guarantee visibility)
* **Engagement Quality** — meaningful interactions (saves, shares, thoughtful comments) matter more than clicks

## Content Lifecycle

```
Creator publishes → AI indexes and categorizes →
Algorithm distributes based on ViewCred + Stake →
Viewers engage → If flagged → Three-Layer Verification →
Outcome: Rewarded (accurate) or Slashed (misleading)
```