daGama is a Real World Locations (RWL) platform that integrates blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to build a user-generated map with authentic, community-verified recommendations. [1][2] The project aims to restore trust in reviews by financially rewarding users for their contributions through a "Post & Earn" model. [3]
Overview
daGama was developed to address issues prevalent on traditional review platforms, such as fake ratings, deceptive search engine optimization, and the dominance of advertising, which can obscure genuine, high-quality businesses. [4] The platform's objective is to function as a decentralized alternative where recommendations for dining, travel, and local services are based on authentic user experiences. [2] It seeks to create a self-sustaining economy around the creation and consumption of verifiable, real-world information. [1]
The core of the project is a "Post & Earn" model that incentivizes users with the platform's native cryptocurrency, $DGMA, for contributing authentic content like reviews, photos, and location data. [5] This user-generated content populates a dynamic map, with content quality and authenticity managed by an AI-powered algorithm and a community-driven validation system. [6] This model is designed to allow businesses to gain visibility based on service quality rather than marketing expenditure. [4]
According to project data, the daGama mobile application has achieved over 50,000 downloads, and the ecosystem has connected more than 360,000 cryptocurrency wallets. [1] The project's smart contracts have undergone a security audit and Know Your Customer (KYC) verification with CertiK, receiving a Silver Badge on June 14, 2024. [7] The project’s native token, $DGMA, is publicly traded on centralized exchanges. [8]
Products
daGama's offerings are designed as an end-to-end RWL ecosystem for both individual users and businesses. [1] The primary product is the daGama App, a mobile application available for Android and iOS that serves as the main interface for users to explore the map, post content, and earn rewards. [9][10]
For business clients, the platform provides a dedicated Business Panel to manage their presence, interact with customers, and offer promotions. [4] This is complemented by a physical Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal designed to integrate with the platform's payment and loyalty systems, allowing merchants to accept crypto payments and manage customer rewards. [5]
The ecosystem also includes a Questboard to drive user engagement through targeted tasks, which has reportedly attracted over 50,000 active users. [11] The entire suite is governed by the Gama Protocol, a foundational layer that allows companies in related industries to integrate daGama’s system for verifying customer feedback on their own services. [3]
Features
The daGama mobile application provides a suite of features centered on discovery, content creation, and rewards. The platform contains a User-Generated Map where all content about real-world locations is created and shared by its community. A core component is the Post & Earn model, which is integrated to allow users to monetize their reviews and contributions. For travelers, the app provides ready-made travel plans and a curated Recommendation Feed powered by an AI algorithm. The platform also includes a Special Offer Feed for promotions, a Loyalty Program to encourage user retention, and in-app payment functionality to facilitate transactions within the ecosystem. [1][9]
Ecosystem
The daGama ecosystem is composed of several interconnected technological components that work together to power the platform and ensure content integrity. [1]
A key component is AI Vasco, a proprietary AI-driven recommendation algorithm. It is designed to interpret user intent and provide personalized, context-sensitive content, such as suggesting a quiet cafe for reading or a lively venue for a night out. [6][5]
To maintain authenticity, the platform employs a Machine Learning Anti-Fraud System (MLAFS). This system automatically flags suspicious content and is designed to work in conjunction with a user trust score and a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) voting system. The DAO allows the community to participate in the final validation of recommendations, providing a layer of human oversight. [2][6]
The ecosystem also includes a Live NFT Minter on the Arbitrum network, which enables users to convert their discoveries or posts into unique digital assets. These NFTs can function as membership cards, granting holders access to exclusive content, token raffles, and other platform perks. [5][1] The POS Terminal for businesses extends the ecosystem into the physical world, integrating real-world merchants into daGama's payment and loyalty network. [4]
Use Cases
The platform is designed with distinct use cases for its primary user groups. [6]
For Users:
Discovering authentic restaurants, attractions, and experiences through a curated, AI-powered feed. [9]
Earning $DGMA tokens by posting genuine reviews, photos, and travel plans. [3]
Redeeming earned tokens for real-world goods and services at partner merchants. [5]
Minting unique discoveries or favorite locations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the blockchain. [1]
Participating in governance by voting on the validity and quality of recommendations. [6]
For Businesses:
Promoting services to an engaged audience seeking authentic experiences. [4]
Receiving verified, fraud-free feedback directly from customers. [1]
Utilizing the business panel and POS terminal to manage loyalty programs and special offers. [5]
Leveraging the platform for marketing based on genuine service quality rather than advertising budgets. [4]
Architecture
daGama's architecture is a multi-layered system combining mobile applications, AI, and a decentralized backend built upon the Gama Protocol. [4] The platform's on-chain components, including its native token and live NFT minter, are primarily deployed on Arbitrum, an EthereumLayer 2 scaling solution. [7][2]
The system's infrastructure integrates with over 50 cryptocurrency wallets, including OKX Wallet and Gate Wallet, via services like WalletConnect to provide broad accessibility. [1] Content integrity is managed by the hybrid system of the AI Vasco algorithm and the MLAFS, which is augmented by the community DAO for decentralized content moderation. The architecture also plans to integrate Chainlink's oracle infrastructure to facilitate secure and reliable cross-chain data feeds and transactions. [5]
The project's smart contracts underwent an audit by CertiK. The report noted 11 findings, of which one critical issue was resolved and two of three major issues were mitigated. The project also completed a team KYC verification with CertiK on June 14, 2024, earning a Silver Badge. [7]
Tokenomics
The daGama ecosystem is powered by its native utility and governance token, $DGMA. [6] It is an Arbitrum-based token with the contract address 0xc174d36f5fb9a3bd9667cae49bdd410573a79967. [7] The token is publicly traded on the Gate.io and MEXC exchanges, and it reportedly achieved a trading volume of $8 million at launch. [1]
Token Utilities
The $DGMA token has several functions designed to facilitate the platform's economy and incentivize participation. [2][6]
Rewards: Used to reward users for creating high-quality content and participating in quests through the "Post & Earn" system.
Payments: Functions as the medium of exchange for in-app payments, including purchasing goods and services from partner merchants.
Loyalty & Staking: Integrated into the platform's loyalty program, with staking options to earn rewards and increase user influence.
Exclusive Access: Required for accessing premium features, exclusive content, special airdrops, and NFT-based memberships.
Governance: Grants holders the right to participate in the DAO voting process.
Governance
Governance on the daGama platform is intended to be handled through a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). $DGMA token holders can participate in the platform's governance, with the primary mechanism being a DAO-based voting system to validate or challenge user-generated recommendations. [6] This system is a core component of the MLAFS and is designed to decentralize content moderation, placing it in the hands of the community to ensure the authenticity of the map. [5]
Allocation
Detailed token allocation percentages for categories such as the team, ecosystem fund, and private investors are not specified in the provided source materials. [4][6]
The project initiated a public airdrop campaign to distribute tokens, with a total pool of 7,000,000 $DGMA announced for participants. [12]
Confirmed Partnerships and Backers
daGama has established partnerships and received backing from numerous entities within the Web3, venture capital, and technology sectors. The list of confirmed partners and backers includes:
