How to Join an iDAO

Joining an existing iDAO is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical users, with steps tailored to different roles (e.g., data contributors, developers, or passive participants):

1. Identify a Relevant iDAO:

   • Browse the LazAI marketplace (hosted on LazChain) to discover iDAOs aligned with your interests or expertise (e.g., healthcare data, e-commerce analytics, or game AI). Each iDAO’s profile includes its focus area, governance rules, and reward structure (published as on-chain metadata via DATs). LazAI provides a default iDAO called LazAI iDAO. If you don't know which iDAO to choose, you can also use the default iDAO to experience its functions, such as using the LazPad app for a quick start and using Alith to build your own AI application.

   • Filter by criteria such as trust score (based on historical data quality and compliance), activity level, or shareRatio (revenue split for contributors).

2. Submit a Membership Request:

   • For data contributors: Connect your wallet to the iDAO’s interface, review its data usage policy (e.g., privacy constraints, compensation terms), and agree to the terms. Some iDAOs may require a small DAT deposit as a commitment to data quality (refundable if contributions meet standards).

   • For developers: Demonstrate relevant skills (e.g., model training experience) via a short on-chain application. The iDAO’s Quorum will vote on approval (via QBFT consensus) within 48 hours.

3. Start Contributing:

   1. Data Contributors: Upload data via the iDAO’s UI (with automatic encryption via TEEs and ZKPs). The iDAO will validate the data’s integrity and mint DATs to your wallet, representing ownership and future revenue shares.

   2. Developers: Access the iDAO’s API to build or fine-tune models using its datasets. Contributions (e.g., improved model accuracy) are verified by the Quorum, with rewards distributed as DATs based on impact.

4. Participate in Governance:

   1. Members can vote on iDAO proposals (e.g., updating data policies, adding new Quorum members) via their wallet. Voting weight is proportional to the number of DATs held, ensuring influence aligns with contribution value.