Rewards

The Kernel protocol enables DVNs to reward Operators.

4.1 Reward Distribution

1. DVN produces a json file containing the list of Operators involved in that specific distribution, and the amount to give to each Operator

   1. for example, the DVN decides to distribute 20 ETH to all Operators that executed Tasks in the previous month

   2. by analyzing the info about executed Tasks, the DVN determines the amount to distribute to each Operator

2. DVN sends a RewardsSubmission to Kernel, where the DVN:

   1. provides the json file about rewards

   2. specifies what ERC-20 token is to be used as reward

   3. transfers the ERC-20 tokens to Kernel contracts to be distributed later

3. A waiting period starts, during which Operators can raise disputes

4. If no disputes arise, Kernel makes the rewards available and:

   1. each Operator keep a percentage of the assigned reward

   2. the remaining part of the reward assigned to each Operator is shared among Stakers that delegated to that Operator, proportionally to delegated amounts

5. Operators and Stakers can claim their amounts from Kernel’s contracts