❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🚀 General Protocol Questions

What is Riddlen Protocol?

Riddlen Protocol is the first blockchain protocol that rewards human intelligence over computational power through Proof-of-Solve consensus. Instead of mining or staking capital, users solve riddles to earn rewards and governance power.

Key Innovation: Intelligence matters more than capital - earn your place in governance by demonstrating problem-solving ability.

How does Proof-of-Solve work?

Proof-of-Solve consensus works by:

  1. Riddle Creation: Community-validated riddles are deployed as NFTs
  2. Access Minting: Users pay RDLN tokens to mint riddle access NFTs
  3. Solve Submission: Submit answers after a 30-second anti-cheat delay
  4. Reward Distribution: Correct solvers receive tiered RDLN rewards + RON reputation
  5. Governance Power: Accumulated RON tokens unlock voting rights and higher difficulty riddles
// Example: Submit a riddle answer
const answerHash = ethers.keccak256(ethers.toUtf8Bytes("my_answer"));
await riddleNFT.submitAnswer(sessionId, questionIndex, answerHash);

What makes the reward system “tiered”?

Our revolutionary tiered reward system creates solve urgency:

Result: First solver earns 4x more than last solver, preventing NFT hoarding!

💰 Tokenomics & Economics

What is the difference between RDLN and RON tokens?

RDLN (Utility Token):

RON (Reputation Token):

How is the treasury “rug-proof”?

Our treasury has immutable protections built into smart contracts:

Fixed Constants (Cannot be changed by anyone):

uint256 public constant MONTHLY_OPERATIONS_RELEASE = 1_000_000 * 10**18; // 1M RDLN
uint256 public constant RELEASE_INTERVAL = 30 days; // Fixed schedule
uint256 public constant MAX_EMERGENCY_RELEASE = 5_000_000 * 10**18; // 5M max
uint256 public constant EMERGENCY_COOLDOWN = 365 days; // 1 year cooldown

Holder Protections:

How do biennial halvings work?

Every 2 years, reward amounts are cut in half to create scarcity:

This creates deflationary pressure while maintaining long-term sustainability.

🎮 Gaming & NFTs

How do riddle NFTs work?

Riddlen NFTs are interactive game assets, not static collectibles:

  1. Mint Access: Pay RDLN to mint riddle access NFT
  2. View Riddle: NFT holder can view the encrypted riddle
  3. Submit Answer: After 30-second delay, submit your solution
  4. Earn Rewards: Correct answers earn RDLN + RON based on solve position
  5. Permanent Record: NFT becomes permanent proof of your solve

What are the different riddle difficulties?

Progressive Difficulty System:

Access Requirements:

const userTier = await ron.getUserTier(userAddress);
// 0 = NEWCOMER, 1 = SOLVER, 2 = EXPERT, 3 = ORACLE

Why is there a 30-second solve delay?

The anti-cheat delay prevents:

This ensures riddles reward human thinking time rather than computational speed.

🔧 Development & Technical

What blockchain networks are supported?

Current Deployment:

Contract Addresses (Amoy Testnet):

const CONTRACTS = {
  RDLN: "0x133029184EC460F661d05b0dC57BFC916b4AB0eB",
  RON: "0xD86b146Ed091b59cE050B9d40f8e2760f14Ab635",
  RIDDLE_NFT: "0x529e3076cB9A48D6FAd086abE5d23ea76159e9E3"
}

How do I integrate with Riddlen?

Quick Integration:

// 1. Connect to contracts
const rdln = new ethers.Contract(RDLN_ADDRESS, RDLN_ABI, signer);
const ron = new ethers.Contract(RON_ADDRESS, RON_ABI, signer);
const riddleNFT = new ethers.Contract(RIDDLE_ADDRESS, RIDDLE_ABI, signer);

// 2. Check user's progression
const userTier = await ron.getUserTier(userAddress);
const ronBalance = await ron.balanceOf(userAddress);

// 3. Preview rewards
const reward = await riddleNFT.previewTieredReward(prizePool, totalWinners, position);

Complete Guide: See Frontend Integration

What development tools do you recommend?

Smart Contract Development:

Frontend Development:

Are the smart contracts audited?

Current Status:

Security Features:

🎁 Airdrop System (v6.0)

What is the Riddlen Airdrop?

The Riddlen Airdrop is a three-phase token distribution system that rewards users with 100M RDLN total through social engagement, reputation holdings, and active validation work.

Three earning mechanisms:

  1. Phase 1: 5,000 RDLN for social tasks (Twitter + Telegram)
  2. Phase 2: 2,000-5,000 RDLN based on RON reputation tier
  3. Phase 3: 500 RDLN per validation (unlimited work, 5K cap from airdrop)

Global cap: Maximum 15,000 RDLN per wallet across all phases.

How do I claim Phase 1?

Requirements:

Steps:

  1. Visit riddlen.com/airdrop
  2. Submit your Twitter and Telegram handles
  3. Complete tasks: Follow @RiddlenToken, join Telegram, share a post
  4. Wait for operator verification (24-48 hours)
  5. Claim 5,000 RDLN

One-time claim per wallet. First 6,600 participants only.

What are the Phase 2 tiers?

Phase 2 rewards are based on your RON balance at snapshot time:

Tier RON Balance Reward
Tier 1 1,000 - 4,999 RON 2,000 RDLN
Tier 2 5,000 - 9,999 RON 3,000 RDLN
Tier 3 10,000 - 24,999 RON 4,000 RDLN
Tier 4 25,000+ RON 5,000 RDLN

Important: Your balance at snapshot block determines your tier. Changes after snapshot don’t count.

Can I claim Phase 3 multiple times?

Yes! Phase 3 is designed for repeated claims as you complete more validations:

Requirements:

Earning structure:

Example: Complete 10 validations → Earn 5,000 RDLN (Phase 3) + 33,333 RDLN (Oracle) = 38,333 RDLN total

What’s the 15K global limit?

The airdrop enforces a global maximum of 15,000 RDLN per wallet across all three phases:

Why this matters:

Can I earn more?

Check remaining balance:

const remaining = await airdrop.getRemainingClaimable(userAddress);

Why do I need 1,000 RON for Phase 3?

The 1,000 RON minimum ensures Phase 3 participants are:

How to earn 1,000 RON:

RON is soul-bound (non-transferable) - you must earn it through participation.

When is the Phase 2 snapshot?

Admin announces the snapshot block in advance through:

Hold RON before the announced block to qualify. Balance changes after snapshot don’t affect Phase 2 rewards.

How long does Phase 3 last?

Phase 3 has no end date - it runs as long as the Oracle Network is active:

Strategy: Push to 10 validations for 25% bonus before claiming your final Phase 3 allocation.

🔮 Oracle Network (v6.0)

What is the Oracle Network?

The Riddlen Oracle Network is an enterprise data validation service where companies pay RDLN to have high-reputation users verify information:

How it works:

  1. Company posts validation request with RDLN reward
  2. Qualified validators stake RON and submit answers
  3. Consensus mechanism determines correct answer (e.g., 5 of 7 agree)
  4. Correct validators split reward + get RON back
  5. Incorrect validators lose staked RON (slashed)

Revenue model: Riddlen takes 10% protocol fee from all validation requests.

What are validator tiers?

Validators are tiered based on RON balance and accuracy:

Tier RON Required Accuracy Max Stake Access Level
Bronze 100 RON None 10 RON Basic requests
Silver 1,000 RON 70%+ 100 RON Medium complexity
Gold 10,000 RON 85%+ 1,000 RON High-value requests
Platinum 100,000 RON 95%+ 10,000 RON Enterprise premium

Higher tiers = access to higher-paying validation requests

How do I become a validator?

Requirements:

Steps:

  1. Earn 100+ RON through riddle-solving
  2. Visit riddlen.com/oracle
  3. Click “Become Validator”
  4. Browse available validation requests
  5. Stake RON and submit your validation
  6. Earn RDLN when consensus is reached

Start with Bronze tier (100 RON) to learn the system, then progress to higher tiers.

How much can I earn as a validator?

Earnings depend on:

Example earnings:

Bronze Validator (10 requests/week @ 500 RDLN avg):

Gold Validator (20 requests/week @ 2,000 RDLN avg):

Plus Phase 3 Airdrop bonus: Extra 500 RDLN per validation

What happens if I’m wrong?

Slashing mechanism for incorrect validations:

  1. RON Stake Slashed: Lose 50% of staked RON
  2. Burned: 50% of slashed RON is permanently burned
  3. Bonus: Other 50% distributed to correct validators
  4. Reputation: Accuracy score decreases

Accuracy tracking:

Pro tip: Only validate data you’re confident about. Skip requests if unsure.

What’s the consensus mechanism?

Validation requests use threshold-based consensus:

Example request:

Process:

  1. 7 validators submit answers: 5 say “$43,250”, 2 say “$43,300”
  2. Majority answer: “$43,250” (5 votes)
  3. Meets threshold (5 ≥ 5)? Yes ✅
  4. Reward distributed to 5 correct validators
  5. 2 incorrect validators get slashed

If no consensus: Reward refunded to requester (minus 5% fee), all stakes returned.

Who posts validation requests?

Target users:

Request types:

Fee structure: 10% protocol fee on all requests.

🏛️ DAO Governance (v6.0)

How does the DAO work?

The Riddlen DAO uses a progressive governance model with:

Voting power: 1 RON = 1 vote (proportional, earned only) Proposal creation: Requires minimum RON (halves every 2 years) Voting period: 1 week with 1-day delay Timelock: 48-hour execution delay after passing Quorum: Starts at 5%, increases 1% per era (caps at 15%)

Three governance phases:

  1. Phase 1: Founder has full control (launch period)
  2. Phase 2: Founder can veto (shared governance)
  3. Phase 3: Founder dissolved (full DAO control)

What is the Founder Role?

The Founder Role is a unique governance feature:

Powers:

Why it exists:

Transparency: All founder actions emit public events on-chain.

How do I create a proposal?

Requirements (Era-based):

Process:

  1. Earn required RON amount
  2. Draft proposal with clear description
  3. Submit via DAO contract
  4. 1-day voting delay begins
  5. 1-week voting period
  6. If passed: 48-hour timelock
  7. Execute proposal

Proposal types:

Can the Founder be removed?

Yes, in three ways:

  1. Transfer to Another Address: 
    dao.transferFounderRole(newFounderAddress);
    • Founder can pass role to trusted person
    • Immediate transfer
  2. Transfer to DAO: 
    dao.transferFounderRoleToDAO();
    • DAO contract becomes founder
    • Community now controls founder powers
    • Requires DAO vote to use founder actions
  3. Permanent Dissolution: 
    dao.dissolveFounderRole(); // After 1 year minimum
    • Role dissolved permanently
    • Cannot be undone
    • Full DAO governance begins

1-year minimum: Prevents hasty dissolution during critical growth period.

How does merit-based governance work?

RON-Based Voting Power:

Democratic Safeguards:

How can I participate in governance?

Participation Requirements:

  1. Earn RON: Solve riddles to accumulate reputation tokens
  2. Stay Active: Maintain minimum activity levels
  3. Quality Engagement: Achieve required quality scores
  4. Submit Proposals: Create governance proposals for protocol changes

Governance Process:

  1. Proposal submission with RON requirements
  2. Community discussion period
  3. Voting period with RON-weighted votes
  4. Implementation if proposal passes

Where can I get help?

Community Channels:

Developer Resources:

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