Formal Ranking Algorithm

zkInspire — Inspiration Graph Ranking & Data Architecture

1. Formal Ranking Algorithm: zkInspire Discovery Score (ZIDS)

For every content node C in the zkInspire network, we define its ZIDS as:

$$\text{ZIDS}(C) = (B + \alpha I + \beta Z + \gamma G) \cdot R - F$$

Where:

Symbol	Meaning	Example
B	Base Engagement Score (likes, reposts, downstream usage)	1.0
I	Declared Inspiration Bonus	+0.2
Z	zkProof Multiplier → If zkProof-of-Inspiration (zkPoI)	+0.5
G	Graph Depth/Breadth Bonus → Larger, active derivation chains	+0.3
R	Reputation Multiplier → Creator’s onchain & offchain trust	×1 → 2
F	Fraud Risk Penalty → AI similarity mismatches, flagged disputes	-0.5 → -0.9

Weights (α, β, γ) → Dynamically tuned via DAO governance or quadratic voting for optimal ranking calibration.

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Example ZIDS Calculation:

Scenario	Score Example
High-quality zk-proven remix, reputable	$(1.0 + 0.2 + 0.5 + 0.3) * 1.7 - 0.0 = 3.23$
Remix without zkProof, medium trust	$(1.0 + 0.2 + 0 + 0.2) * 1.1 - 0.1 = 1.42$
Suspicious, disputed remix	$(1.0 + 0.2 + 0 + 0.1) * 0.9 - 0.8 = 0.41$

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