Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ How is Detask different from Upwork/Fiverr?
Detask eliminates centralized intermediaries entirely.
On-Chain Logic: Task creation, proof submission, and payouts are enforced via smart contracts on Solana, ensuring deterministic workflows without human oversight.
Escrow in PDAs: Funds are locked and released trustlessly via Program Derived Addresses, eliminating delays and disputes common in Web2 platforms.
Reputation Mining: Freelancer reputation is cryptographically tied to wallet addresses, not subjective ratings or centralized reviews.
Transparent Fee Model: All fees are visible and enforced via code, with no hidden charges or arbitrary adjustments.
❓ Why use Solana?
Solana offers:
High Throughput: Capable of processing ~50,000 TPS with sub-second finality.
Low Fees: Transaction costs are typically < $0.0001, enabling micro-task viability.
Parallel Processing (Sealevel): Smart contracts can handle simultaneous task workflows without bottlenecks.
Secure and Decentralized: Powered by Proof-of-History and Tower BFT, with a robust validator network ensuring resilience.
❓ What if a task isn’t completed?
Task Expiry: Each task includes a deadline encoded in metadata. If the deadline passes without valid proof submission, the smart contract locks payouts.
Refund Mechanism: Funds are optionally refunded to the task creator after expiry, enforced by deterministic logic.
Future Modules: Planned arbitration modules will allow for community-driven resolution of disputes, with automated evidence verification.
❓ Can DAOs use Detask?
Yes.
DAO Wallets: Tasks can be created by DAOs using multi-signature or program wallets.
Automated Workflows: Integration with DAO governance can trigger Detask task creation based on proposals or voting outcomes.
Reputation Mining: DAO-managed wallets accumulate reputation based on successful task completions, enhancing credibility.
❓ Is there a native token?
Yes—DeTask Token (DTSK).
SPL Standard: Built on Solana for compatibility with DeFi and wallets.
Uses: Governance participation, staking, fee payments, and rewards.
Transparency: Token contract is audited and verifiable on-chain.
❓ How are reputation points calculated?
Reputation points are computed automatically upon task approval based on:
Task budget and complexity.
Submission timeliness relative to the deadline.
Optional quality weighting (planned).
Calculations are enforced via Anchor-based smart contracts, with on-chain storage for auditability.
❓ What ensures proof integrity?
Hashes and URIs: Submissions include SHA-256 or Keccak-256 hashes and decentralized storage URIs (IPFS/Arweave).
Verification Logic: Smart contracts validate proofs against task metadata and enforce constraints.
Immutable Records: All submissions and proofs are recorded on-chain, preventing post-submission tampering.
❓ Can freelancers submit multiple proofs?
Yes.
Multi-Proof Submissions: Supported for milestone-based tasks, with each proof linked to a specific stage and recorded on-chain.
Future Enhancements: Zero-Knowledge Proofs and automated validators for complex submissions.
❓ How is the Detask Treasury secured?
Treasury PDA: Funds are held in an immutable on-chain account controlled by multi-signature governance.
Transparent Transactions: All inflows and outflows are publicly verifiable via block explorers.
Event Logs: Generated for every treasury action, supporting full audit trails.
❓ Can Detask scale globally?
Yes.
Solana’s low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure ensures global scalability.
Task and payout flows are processed in near real-time, supporting high-demand scenarios and micro-task economies.
❓ How can users monitor task and payment flows?
Block Explorers: Solana-based explorers like Solscan and Solana.fm can track task transactions, PDAs, and payouts.
Event Monitoring: Front-end interfaces subscribe to smart contract logs for live updates.
Analytics Dashboards: Integration with tools like Helius, Neon, and custom dashboards for visualizing task and payment data.
❓ What happens in the event of network congestion?
Solana’s parallel execution model reduces congestion impact.
Backoff Strategies: Detask can implement retry logic and transaction queues to ensure submissions succeed.
Timeouts and Notifications: Users are notified of delays, with automated retries ensuring task continuity.
❓ Is Detask’s code open source?
Yes.
All smart contracts, front-end components, and integration tools are open source.
Community contributions are encouraged, with governance oversight on protocol-level changes.
❓ Can tasks involve complex off-chain data?
Yes.
Data Anchoring: Complex deliverables can be stored on IPFS/Arweave, with hashes referenced on-chain.
Automated Validation: Future modules will support automated checking of deliverable integrity, including code reviews and plagiarism detection.
❓ Can Detask integrate with other Solana dApps?
Yes.
Cross-Program Invocations (CPI): Detask smart contracts can interact with other Solana programs, enabling integrations with DeFi, storage, or oracle services.
Composable Tasks: Tasks can involve multiple programs or data sources, expanding Detask’s versatility.
💡 Summary
Detask’s architecture combines Solana’s scalable blockchain with smart contract-driven automation to create a transparent, secure, and efficient freelancing protocol. The FAQ section clarifies critical components, ensuring users and developers understand the protocol’s capabilities, security, and technical robustness.
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