Protocol Guides

Comprehensive guides covering the core mechanics, economics, and development history of Riddlen Protocol. These documents explain how the protocol creates a merit-based ecosystem where intelligence drives value.

Economic Guides

Tokenomics

The dual-token economy of Riddlen Protocol

Understanding the complete token economics system that powers the Riddlen ecosystem. This guide covers:

• RDLN Token: Primary utility token with deflationary mechanics
• RON Token: Soul-bound reputation tokens for access control
• Total Supply: 1 billion RDLN distribution breakdown
• Allocation Strategy: Prize pools, treasury, airdrop, and liquidity
• Deflationary Mechanics: How burning creates economic pressure
• Merit-Based Access: RON-gated tiers and oracle network validation

Learn how the two-token system separates financial incentives (RDLN) from intellectual reputation (RON) to create sustainable economics.

Topics: Token distribution, allocation management, deflationary economics, dual-token mechanics

Burning Protocol

Deflationary mechanics and Proof-of-Solve economics

Deep dive into Riddlen’s sophisticated burning mechanisms that create economic pressure while maintaining ecosystem sustainability. Key concepts include:

• Proof-of-Solve Philosophy: Intelligence is the scarce resource
• Progressive Burn Costs: Increasing costs discourage spam
• Attempt-Based Burning: Failed attempts have escalating penalties
• Quality Over Quantity: Economic incentives for thoughtful participation
• Burn Tracking: Transparent on-chain burn monitoring
• Supply Reduction: How burning drives long-term value

Unlike simple burn-on-transfer models, Riddlen implements activity-based burns tied to user performance and behavior.

Topics: Deflationary economics, progressive costs, spam prevention, burn mechanics

Gameplay Guides

NFT Mechanics

Weekly riddle system and NFT-as-game protocol

Complete guide to the Riddlen weekly riddle release system where NFTs represent solve attempts with substantial RDLN prizes. Features include:

• 20-Year Schedule: 1,000 riddles from 2025-2045
• Weekly Releases: Exactly 1 riddle per week
• NFT Solve Attempts: Each mint is a solve attempt
• Progressive Costs: Burn costs increase with attempts
• Prize Pools: Substantial RDLN rewards for solvers
• Tiered Rewards: First solvers earn significantly more
• RON Reputation: Earn non-transferable reputation tokens

Learn how Riddlen transforms NFTs from static collectibles into interactive gaming experiences.

Topics: Weekly riddles, NFT gaming, prize distribution, solve mechanics, tiered rewards

Development Documentation

Development Log

Complete development history and implementation notes

Comprehensive chronological record of Riddlen Protocol’s development from initial conception through current v6.0 deployment. This log documents:

• Phase 1: Foundation - RDLN token and core infrastructure
• Phase 2: Reputation - RON soul-bound token system
• Phase 3: Gaming - NFT riddle mechanics and tiered rewards
• Phase 4: Treasury - Automated treasury drip systems
• Phase 5: Groups - Social mechanics and group play
• Phase 6: Ecosystem - Oracle network, DAO, and Farcaster Frames

Each phase includes completed tasks, technical decisions, challenges overcome, and lessons learned during implementation.

Topics: Development history, technical decisions, implementation notes, version timeline

Additional Resources

Contract Specifications

• RDLN Token Contract - Core token implementation
• RON Reputation System - Soul-bound reputation
• RiddlenAirdrop Contract - Distribution mechanics
• TreasuryDrip Contract - Automated treasury

Live Deployment

• Testnet Deployment - Live contract addresses
• Frontend Integration - Developer integration guide
• GitHub Repository - Complete source code

Community

• Main Documentation - Documentation home
• FAQ - Common questions answered

Last updated: October 2025