Validator Layer

Overview

The Validator Layer (VL) is Rochine’s decentralized trust engine responsible for verifying all proofs before rewards are distributed.

Validators function as independent nodes that re-run or cross-check proof data to ensure authenticity.

Core Functions

• Verify hash and timestamp integrity.

• Validate data against expected logic.

• Check AI inference consistency.

• Run reproducibility simulations for robotic actions.

• Submit signed validation reports to smart contracts.

Consensus Model

Validators reach consensus using a hybrid stake-weighted PoA consensus, where:

• Validators stake $RCHN to participate.

• Multiple nodes confirm a proof before it’s approved.

• Misbehaving validators lose stake (slashing).

Reward Model

Validators earn:

• 15% of each verified task’s total reward.

• Bonus for high uptime and low latency verification.