1. Abstract POK (Proof of Knowledge) is the world's first decentralized economic system that uses verified human knowledge as the foundation of currency. While existing monetary systems rely on national trust or capital size, POK issues tokens based on the accuracy, originality, and feasibility of knowledge — as evaluated by AI.

In this system, anyone with genuine, deep knowledge can participate in the economy — regardless of capital, academic credentials, or background. Knowledge becomes capital. Contribution becomes reward. Collective human intelligence becomes a new form of currency.

Key Metric Details Token Name POK (Proof of Knowledge Token) Evaluation AI Pricing Engine + Expert Community Verification Revenue Split Author 70% / 10 Contributors x1% / Server 10% / Dev Team 10% Supplement Slots Max 10 per Knowledge Cell — permanently closed once full Token Minting Issued ONLY at the moment of purchase — pure demand-driven Use Cases Hire specialists, purchase goods, access knowledge

2. Background & Problem Statement 2.1 The Limits of the Current Monetary System Since the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971, modern currency has been sustained solely by trust in nation-states — not physical assets. U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, and the global de-dollarization movement is accelerating. The existing monetary system suffers from deep structural problems:

Capital breeds capital — a system that deepens inequality Centralized issuance controlled by governments and central banks A complete disconnect between knowledge, contribution, and economic reward Continuous erosion of purchasing power through inflation

2.2 The Social Laziness Problem As short-form content and instant dopamine reward systems proliferate, average human attention spans have dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to under 8 seconds today. In a world where influencers earn more than scientists and entertainers earn more than engineers, people are being structurally pulled away from deep, meaningful learning.

POK solves this structurally. By building a system where people with real, verified knowledge actually become wealthy, POK creates a powerful incentive loop: the more you study and contribute, the greater your economic reward.

2.3 Redefining Knowledge — All Verifiable Knowledge Is Science POK does not limit 'scientific knowledge' to physics, chemistry, or engineering. Any knowledge that is verifiable, reproducible, and proven effective in the real world is a valid POK asset.

Knowledge Field Scientific Basis Example Marketing / Advertising Behavioral psychology, Neuroscience A/B-tested copy principles that provably increase conversions Sales / Negotiation Game theory, Negotiation psychology Data-validated techniques: silence timing, anchoring strategy Pricing Strategy Behavioral economics Why $9.99 outperforms $10.00 — the psychology of pricing Business Strategy Organizational psychology, Systems theory Proven decision frameworks and organizational design principles Medicine / Psychology Clinical research, Neuroscience Protocols with demonstrated therapeutic efficacy Legal Knowledge Case law logic, Legal interpretation Validated legal strategies and contract structures Education / Learning Cognitive science, Learning psychology Evidence-based methods that maximize knowledge retention Natural Science / Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Experimentally verified technical principles and designs

POK has one standard: Does this knowledge actually work? Whether it is natural science, marketing, negotiation, or medicine — if it is verifiable and reproducible, it belongs in the POK ecosystem.

2.4 How POK Differs from Existing Projects Project Approach Difference from POK Bittensor (TAO) AI models evaluate each other Not evaluating human written knowledge Ocean Protocol Data marketplace No AI quality evaluation SingularityNET AI service marketplace Not evaluating written knowledge Numeraire (NMR) Financial prediction accuracy rewards Limited to one specific domain POK Human writing → AI pricing → purchase-triggered minting First complete cycle of its kind — no equivalent exists

3. System Architecture 3.1 Complete System Flow

Step Description ① Write Knowledge User writes detailed knowledge in any verifiable field — science, marketing, law, medicine, engineering, etc. ② AI Pricing Engine Scores on 4 criteria and sets a POK price. No tokens are issued at this stage. ③ Expert Verification Domain experts provide secondary validation to complement AI scoring ④ Preview Published 20-30% of content publicly visible. Core content locked until purchase. Listed on marketplace. ⑤ Buyer Purchases The moment a buyer pays — and only this moment — POK tokens are minted ⑥ Instant Distribution Smart contract automatically splits: 70% author / 1% x10 contributors / 10% server / 10% dev team ⑦ Supplement Slots Open 10 slots open for short idea comments. No disclosure of original content. Permanently closed once full. ⑧ Token Utility Use tokens to hire specialists, buy goods, or access other knowledge

3.2 AI Pricing Engine The AI Pricing Engine does not issue tokens. Its sole function is to answer one question: what is this knowledge worth? Tokens are minted exclusively when a buyer completes a purchase. This ensures only genuinely demanded knowledge generates tokens in the ecosystem.

Criteria Description Example Weight Accuracy Alignment with existing verified research, data, and evidence Marketing: Does it match real A/B test outcomes? 30% Originality New perspectives or insights not previously documented Sales: Does it go beyond established negotiation theory? 30% Feasibility Can this actually be applied or implemented in the real world today? Strategy: Can an organization implement this immediately? 25% Completeness Logical structure, depth of reasoning, and supporting evidence Any field: Is the argument coherent and well-supported? 15%

Natural science is validated by experimental data. Marketing by campaign performance metrics. Sales by conversion rate statistics. Medicine by clinical trial outcomes. The AI applies field-appropriate validation standards to every submission.

3.3 Knowledge Cell Structure Each knowledge article forms a single Knowledge Cell with the following structure:

Original Content (Founder): Core knowledge visible only after purchase Supplement Slots: Maximum 10, permanently closed once filled — no exceptions Supplement Rules: No disclosure of original content. New ideas only. Short-form format enforced. AI Enforcement: Any disclosure of original content triggers immediate token forfeiture and slot removal

Slot priority is merit-based, not first-come-first-served. Users with higher AI evaluation scores receive priority access to supplement slots on high-value Knowledge Cells. This means the people who study hardest get access to the best opportunities.

4. Tokenomics 4.1 Core Principle — Purchase Triggers Minting POK tokens are never pre-issued by the platform. They are minted exclusively at the moment of purchase. This creates three fundamental properties:

Principle Effect Demand-Driven Issuance Knowledge nobody buys generates zero tokens — only genuinely valuable content creates currency Inflation Prevention The platform cannot arbitrarily mint tokens — token value is naturally preserved Market Determines Value AI sets the price tag; real value judgment is made by buyers in the open market

4.2 Revenue Distribution

Recipient Share Description Original Author 70% Core reward for knowledge creation — the highest creator payout of any platform 10 Contributors 1% each (10% total) Reward for supplementary idea contributions Server Operations 10% Platform infrastructure maintenance and scaling Development Team 10% Ongoing development, security, and system improvement

For context: YouTube pays creators 55%. Spotify pays ~30%. Apple App Store pays 70%. POK pays 80% of all value to knowledge contributors (70% author + 10% supplementers) — the highest creator payout ratio of any existing knowledge platform.

4.3 Dual Token Structure To prevent speculation and ensure genuine contributors benefit, POK operates two token types:

Token Type Use Case Properties POK-I (Internal) In-platform: knowledge access, specialist hiring, goods purchase Non-tradeable externally. Immediately usable. POK-E (External) Currency exchange, external exchange listing Convertible only after reaching minimum POK-I threshold

4.4 Token Value Maintenance Usage-based appreciation: knowledge that gets applied generates ongoing rewards for its author Natural demand creation through Knowledge Cell slot scarcity (10 slots max, permanently closed) AI-generated content detection system maintains ecosystem quality standards Community verification structure ensures sustained trust and credibility

5. POK Marketplace 5.1 Available Transactions Transaction Type Description Knowledge Purchase Access verified knowledge articles in any field from contributors worldwide Specialist Hiring Engage verified domain experts on an hourly or project basis Goods Purchase Buy components, software, tools, and resources within the marketplace Joint Projects Multiple specialists pool tokens to fund collaborative R&D initiatives Knowledge Subscription Auto-purchase new articles from a specific author upon publication

5.2 Specialist Hiring System Specialists build profiles from AI evaluation scores and owned Knowledge Cells Clients set expertise requirements and time parameters; smart contracts govern the agreement Tokens are automatically released to the specialist upon verified delivery Escrow mechanism guarantees full refund if deliverables are not met

1. Abuse Prevention & Security 6.1 Key Threat Vectors Threat Description Countermeasure AI-Generated Content Mass-producing articles with ChatGPT to farm tokens without real knowledge AI generation detection + community reporting system Content Disclosure Exposing core knowledge content in supplement comment slots Real-time AI monitoring + immediate token forfeiture False Knowledge Submitting unverified or deliberately incorrect information as knowledge Mandatory expert community secondary verification Slot Monopolization Using multiple wallets to dominate supplement slots on valuable cells One slot per wallet per Knowledge Cell — strictly enforced

6.2 Supplement Comment Policy Allowed Prohibited Adding aspects the original did not cover Directly quoting or reproducing original content Connecting to adjacent fields or disciplines Exposing core formulas, data, or methods from the original Proposing experimental ideas or extensions Summarizing or paraphrasing the original content Sharing real-world application cases Writing long-form content (short-form comments only)

7. Roadmap Phase Timeline Goal Key Milestones Phase 1 Proof of Concept Now ~ 1 Month Whitepaper launch & community Open Discord, recruit 100 beta users, Notion MVP test Phase 2 Prototype 1 ~ 3 Months AI pricing engine prototype Claude/GPT API scoring system, point-system pilot run Phase 3 Blockchain 3 ~ 6 Months Token launch & smart contracts Ethereum/Solana POK token, grant applications Phase 4 Marketplace 6M ~ 1 Year Full marketplace launch Specialist hiring, goods marketplace, corporate partners Phase 5 Global 1 Year+ Global ecosystem expansion Exchange listing, multi-language, CBDC integration

7.1 Zero-Capital Launch Strategy POK can begin with zero upfront capital using readily available free resources:

Apply for Ethereum Foundation and Solana Foundation grants — a whitepaper alone qualifies for consideration Simulate the point system for free using Notion + Google Sheets Test the pricing engine prototype using free API credits from Claude and GPT Build the initial community for free via Discord, Reddit, and X (Twitter)

1. Strengths & Challenges 8.1 Core Strengths Strength Description Economic access without capital Anyone with real knowledge can participate — genuine social mobility at scale Structural solution to laziness Study deeper, earn more — a real, measurable incentive to learn Borderless transactions Hire global specialists directly with no currency exchange friction Self-improving knowledge quality AI scoring means low-effort submissions earn nothing — quality rises organically First-mover in a white space No existing project implements this complete cycle — zero direct competition

8.2 Key Challenges Challenge Current Status Mitigation Strategy AI Mispricing Breakthrough ideas may differ from training data and get undervalued Expert community secondary verification as the safety net AI Content Farming Bad actors using generative AI to mass-produce fake knowledge entries AI detection model + community flagging system Cold Start Problem Token has no value without an active user base Grant funding + intentional community design from day one Regulatory Risk Token issuance regulations vary significantly by country Phased launch + proactive legal review per jurisdiction

9. Vision & Philosophy POK is not simply a new monetary system. It is a statement about the direction humanity should take.

Today's world rewards those with capital, those who game algorithms, and those who optimize for virality over substance. POK flips this equation — building a world where the people who truly know, who think deeply, and who genuinely contribute to human progress are the ones who prosper economically.

It is not only physicists. The sales professional who understands the deep psychology of persuasion. The marketer who applies behavioral science to human behavior. The doctor with decades of hard-won clinical wisdom. The strategist who has reshaped entire organizations. Their verified, reproducible knowledge is equally valuable in the POK ecosystem. Science does not only live in laboratories — it lives in every piece of knowledge that has been tested, proven, and shown to work in the real world.

Currency will not disappear. But the basis of currency can change — from national trust, from capital accumulation, to the verified value of human knowledge.

"Those who truly know should truly prosper. That is POK."

1. Disclaimer This whitepaper is a conceptual document describing the POK project's vision and system architecture. It does not constitute investment advice, a financial solicitation, or an offer to sell securities. Blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction, and appropriate legal review is required before any real-world implementation. System architecture, tokenomics, and all specifications described herein are subject to change during development.

1. Abstract POK (Proof of Knowledge) is the world's first decentralized economic system that uses verified human knowledge as the foundation of currency. While existing monetary systems rely on national trust or capital size, POK issues tokens based on the accuracy, originality, and feasibility of knowledge — as evaluated by AI.

In this system, anyone with genuine, deep knowledge can participate in the economy — regardless of capital, academic credentials, or background. Knowledge becomes capital. Contribution becomes reward. Collective human intelligence becomes a new form of currency.

Key Metric Details Token Name POK (Proof of Knowledge Token) Evaluation AI Pricing Engine + Expert Community Verification Revenue Split Author 70% / 10 Contributors x1% / Server 10% / Dev Team 10% Supplement Slots Max 10 per Knowledge Cell — permanently closed once full Token Minting Issued ONLY at the moment of purchase — pure demand-driven Use Cases Hire specialists, purchase goods, access knowledge

2. Background & Problem Statement 2.1 The Limits of the Current Monetary System Since the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971, modern currency has been sustained solely by trust in nation-states — not physical assets. U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion, and the global de-dollarization movement is accelerating. The existing monetary system suffers from deep structural problems:

Capital breeds capital — a system that deepens inequality Centralized issuance controlled by governments and central banks A complete disconnect between knowledge, contribution, and economic reward Continuous erosion of purchasing power through inflation

2.2 The Social Laziness Problem As short-form content and instant dopamine reward systems proliferate, average human attention spans have dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to under 8 seconds today. In a world where influencers earn more than scientists and entertainers earn more than engineers, people are being structurally pulled away from deep, meaningful learning.

POK solves this structurally. By building a system where people with real, verified knowledge actually become wealthy, POK creates a powerful incentive loop: the more you study and contribute, the greater your economic reward.

2.3 Redefining Knowledge — All Verifiable Knowledge Is Science POK does not limit 'scientific knowledge' to physics, chemistry, or engineering. Any knowledge that is verifiable, reproducible, and proven effective in the real world is a valid POK asset.

Knowledge Field Scientific Basis Example Marketing / Advertising Behavioral psychology, Neuroscience A/B-tested copy principles that provably increase conversions Sales / Negotiation Game theory, Negotiation psychology Data-validated techniques: silence timing, anchoring strategy Pricing Strategy Behavioral economics Why $9.99 outperforms $10.00 — the psychology of pricing Business Strategy Organizational psychology, Systems theory Proven decision frameworks and organizational design principles Medicine / Psychology Clinical research, Neuroscience Protocols with demonstrated therapeutic efficacy Legal Knowledge Case law logic, Legal interpretation Validated legal strategies and contract structures Education / Learning Cognitive science, Learning psychology Evidence-based methods that maximize knowledge retention Natural Science / Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Experimentally verified technical principles and designs

POK has one standard: Does this knowledge actually work? Whether it is natural science, marketing, negotiation, or medicine — if it is verifiable and reproducible, it belongs in the POK ecosystem.

2.4 How POK Differs from Existing Projects Project Approach Difference from POK Bittensor (TAO) AI models evaluate each other Not evaluating human written knowledge Ocean Protocol Data marketplace No AI quality evaluation SingularityNET AI service marketplace Not evaluating written knowledge Numeraire (NMR) Financial prediction accuracy rewards Limited to one specific domain POK Human writing → AI pricing → purchase-triggered minting First complete cycle of its kind — no equivalent exists

3. System Architecture 3.1 Complete System Flow

Step Description ① Write Knowledge User writes detailed knowledge in any verifiable field — science, marketing, law, medicine, engineering, etc. ② AI Pricing Engine Scores on 4 criteria and sets a POK price. No tokens are issued at this stage. ③ Expert Verification Domain experts provide secondary validation to complement AI scoring ④ Preview Published 20-30% of content publicly visible. Core content locked until purchase. Listed on marketplace. ⑤ Buyer Purchases The moment a buyer pays — and only this moment — POK tokens are minted ⑥ Instant Distribution Smart contract automatically splits: 70% author / 1% x10 contributors / 10% server / 10% dev team ⑦ Supplement Slots Open 10 slots open for short idea comments. No disclosure of original content. Permanently closed once full. ⑧ Token Utility Use tokens to hire specialists, buy goods, or access other knowledge

3.2 AI Pricing Engine The AI Pricing Engine does not issue tokens. Its sole function is to answer one question: what is this knowledge worth? Tokens are minted exclusively when a buyer completes a purchase. This ensures only genuinely demanded knowledge generates tokens in the ecosystem.

Criteria Description Example Weight Accuracy Alignment with existing verified research, data, and evidence Marketing: Does it match real A/B test outcomes? 30% Originality New perspectives or insights not previously documented Sales: Does it go beyond established negotiation theory? 30% Feasibility Can this actually be applied or implemented in the real world today? Strategy: Can an organization implement this immediately? 25% Completeness Logical structure, depth of reasoning, and supporting evidence Any field: Is the argument coherent and well-supported? 15%

Natural science is validated by experimental data. Marketing by campaign performance metrics. Sales by conversion rate statistics. Medicine by clinical trial outcomes. The AI applies field-appropriate validation standards to every submission.

3.3 Knowledge Cell Structure Each knowledge article forms a single Knowledge Cell with the following structure:

Original Content (Founder): Core knowledge visible only after purchase Supplement Slots: Maximum 10, permanently closed once filled — no exceptions Supplement Rules: No disclosure of original content. New ideas only. Short-form format enforced. AI Enforcement: Any disclosure of original content triggers immediate token forfeiture and slot removal

Slot priority is merit-based, not first-come-first-served. Users with higher AI evaluation scores receive priority access to supplement slots on high-value Knowledge Cells. This means the people who study hardest get access to the best opportunities.

4. Tokenomics 4.1 Core Principle — Purchase Triggers Minting POK tokens are never pre-issued by the platform. They are minted exclusively at the moment of purchase. This creates three fundamental properties:

Principle Effect Demand-Driven Issuance Knowledge nobody buys generates zero tokens — only genuinely valuable content creates currency Inflation Prevention The platform cannot arbitrarily mint tokens — token value is naturally preserved Market Determines Value AI sets the price tag; real value judgment is made by buyers in the open market

4.2 Revenue Distribution

Recipient Share Description Original Author 70% Core reward for knowledge creation — the highest creator payout of any platform 10 Contributors 1% each (10% total) Reward for supplementary idea contributions Server Operations 10% Platform infrastructure maintenance and scaling Development Team 10% Ongoing development, security, and system improvement

For context: YouTube pays creators 55%. Spotify pays ~30%. Apple App Store pays 70%. POK pays 80% of all value to knowledge contributors (70% author + 10% supplementers) — the highest creator payout ratio of any existing knowledge platform.

4.3 Dual Token Structure To prevent speculation and ensure genuine contributors benefit, POK operates two token types:

Token Type Use Case Properties POK-I (Internal) In-platform: knowledge access, specialist hiring, goods purchase Non-tradeable externally. Immediately usable. POK-E (External) Currency exchange, external exchange listing Convertible only after reaching minimum POK-I threshold

4.4 Token Value Maintenance Usage-based appreciation: knowledge that gets applied generates ongoing rewards for its author Natural demand creation through Knowledge Cell slot scarcity (10 slots max, permanently closed) AI-generated content detection system maintains ecosystem quality standards Community verification structure ensures sustained trust and credibility

5. POK Marketplace 5.1 Available Transactions Transaction Type Description Knowledge Purchase Access verified knowledge articles in any field from contributors worldwide Specialist Hiring Engage verified domain experts on an hourly or project basis Goods Purchase Buy components, software, tools, and resources within the marketplace Joint Projects Multiple specialists pool tokens to fund collaborative R&D initiatives Knowledge Subscription Auto-purchase new articles from a specific author upon publication

5.2 Specialist Hiring System Specialists build profiles from AI evaluation scores and owned Knowledge Cells Clients set expertise requirements and time parameters; smart contracts govern the agreement Tokens are automatically released to the specialist upon verified delivery Escrow mechanism guarantees full refund if deliverables are not met

1. Abuse Prevention & Security 6.1 Key Threat Vectors Threat Description Countermeasure AI-Generated Content Mass-producing articles with ChatGPT to farm tokens without real knowledge AI generation detection + community reporting system Content Disclosure Exposing core knowledge content in supplement comment slots Real-time AI monitoring + immediate token forfeiture False Knowledge Submitting unverified or deliberately incorrect information as knowledge Mandatory expert community secondary verification Slot Monopolization Using multiple wallets to dominate supplement slots on valuable cells One slot per wallet per Knowledge Cell — strictly enforced

6.2 Supplement Comment Policy Allowed Prohibited Adding aspects the original did not cover Directly quoting or reproducing original content Connecting to adjacent fields or disciplines Exposing core formulas, data, or methods from the original Proposing experimental ideas or extensions Summarizing or paraphrasing the original content Sharing real-world application cases Writing long-form content (short-form comments only)

7. Roadmap Phase Timeline Goal Key Milestones Phase 1 Proof of Concept Now ~ 1 Month Whitepaper launch & community Open Discord, recruit 100 beta users, Notion MVP test Phase 2 Prototype 1 ~ 3 Months AI pricing engine prototype Claude/GPT API scoring system, point-system pilot run Phase 3 Blockchain 3 ~ 6 Months Token launch & smart contracts Ethereum/Solana POK token, grant applications Phase 4 Marketplace 6M ~ 1 Year Full marketplace launch Specialist hiring, goods marketplace, corporate partners Phase 5 Global 1 Year+ Global ecosystem expansion Exchange listing, multi-language, CBDC integration

7.1 Zero-Capital Launch Strategy POK can begin with zero upfront capital using readily available free resources:

Apply for Ethereum Foundation and Solana Foundation grants — a whitepaper alone qualifies for consideration Simulate the point system for free using Notion + Google Sheets Test the pricing engine prototype using free API credits from Claude and GPT Build the initial community for free via Discord, Reddit, and X (Twitter)

1. Strengths & Challenges 8.1 Core Strengths Strength Description Economic access without capital Anyone with real knowledge can participate — genuine social mobility at scale Structural solution to laziness Study deeper, earn more — a real, measurable incentive to learn Borderless transactions Hire global specialists directly with no currency exchange friction Self-improving knowledge quality AI scoring means low-effort submissions earn nothing — quality rises organically First-mover in a white space No existing project implements this complete cycle — zero direct competition

8.2 Key Challenges Challenge Current Status Mitigation Strategy AI Mispricing Breakthrough ideas may differ from training data and get undervalued Expert community secondary verification as the safety net AI Content Farming Bad actors using generative AI to mass-produce fake knowledge entries AI detection model + community flagging system Cold Start Problem Token has no value without an active user base Grant funding + intentional community design from day one Regulatory Risk Token issuance regulations vary significantly by country Phased launch + proactive legal review per jurisdiction

9. Vision & Philosophy POK is not simply a new monetary system. It is a statement about the direction humanity should take.

Today's world rewards those with capital, those who game algorithms, and those who optimize for virality over substance. POK flips this equation — building a world where the people who truly know, who think deeply, and who genuinely contribute to human progress are the ones who prosper economically.

It is not only physicists. The sales professional who understands the deep psychology of persuasion. The marketer who applies behavioral science to human behavior. The doctor with decades of hard-won clinical wisdom. The strategist who has reshaped entire organizations. Their verified, reproducible knowledge is equally valuable in the POK ecosystem. Science does not only live in laboratories — it lives in every piece of knowledge that has been tested, proven, and shown to work in the real world.

Currency will not disappear. But the basis of currency can change — from national trust, from capital accumulation, to the verified value of human knowledge.

"Those who truly know should truly prosper. That is POK."

1. Disclaimer This whitepaper is a conceptual document describing the POK project's vision and system architecture. It does not constitute investment advice, a financial solicitation, or an offer to sell securities. Blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction, and appropriate legal review is required before any real-world implementation. System architecture, tokenomics, and all specifications described herein are subject to change during development.