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Introduction to Cadastry Certifiers
Cadastry Certifiers are organizations or individuals responsible for validating and certifying the truthfulness and correctness of metadata documents within the Cadastry ecosystem. They form the backbone of trust, ensuring the integrity of the information stored on the blockchain.
Key Responsibilities
Certifiers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and reliability of metadata in the network:
- Reviewing metadata documents for accuracy and completeness
- Verifying the authenticity of the information provided
- Certifying documents that meet the required standards
- Maintaining a high level of professional integrity and expertise in their respective industries
Certifier Tiers
Cadastry Certifiers are categorized into three tiers based on their experience, reputation, and staking requirements:
Tier 1 Certifiers (Industry Leaders)
These are the highest-level certifiers in the network:
- Established organizations or individuals with a proven track record in their industry
- Responsible for onboarding and managing Tier 2 and Tier 3 Certifiers
- Required to stake a significant amount of $CD tokens
Tier 2 Certifiers (Experienced Professionals)
Mid-level certifiers with substantial expertise:
- Experienced professionals with domain expertise
- Authorized by Tier 1 Certifiers to validate and certify documents
- Required to stake a moderate amount of $CD tokens
Tier 3 Certifiers (Entry-Level Verificators)
Entry-level participants in the certification process:
- Newly trained or entry-level certifiers
- Work under the supervision of Tier 1 or Tier 2 Certifiers
- Required to stake a smaller amount of $CD tokens