Pre-Protocol Logic

Before Tythe launched, the DISC Engine did not exist — meaning no platforms could submit live decision relays, and no on-chain scoring logic could be enforced in real time.

To ensure early adopters, contributors, and builders are recognized fairly, Tythe uses a separate trust path known as Pre-Protocol Logic.

What It Covers

Pre-Protocol Logic applies only to Contributions (Impact Weighted) — not Actions. To understand the distinction, refer to the [Logic page → Contributions vs. Actions].

No behaviors or transient platform activity are counted retroactively. Instead, Tythe recognizes verifiable contributions made before protocol launch. These are categorized into two types:

1. On-Chain Contributions

These are inherently verifiable through public blockchain data, smart contract interaction, or cryptographic proofs.

Examples:

• Open-source code commits linked to verified repos

• DAO governance activity (e.g., votes, proposals)

• On-chain protocol contributions (e.g., liquidity provision, validator activity)

• NFT, token, or smart contract deployment tied to a known wallet

Verification Path:

• Auto-validated via wallet-linked on-chain activity

• Proofs submitted through Trovebook (ZK-hashed with wallet binding)

• Cross-validated against public ledger data

On-chain contributions are automatically scoped to the correct wallet and can only be claimed by a TRIS with ownership over that wallet address.

2. Off-Chain Contributions

These require supplemental verification to prove origin and authenticity. They may include public or third-party contributions made outside the chain.

Examples:

• Technical documentation or research

• Community leadership and ecosystem education

• Grant participation or public dev bounties

• Pre-launch advocacy or social influence

Verification Path:

To prevent fraud or duplication, Tythe enforces strict validation layers for off-chain submissions:

1. Reclaim Protocol Verification (X + GitHub)

→ Users can prove they own their off-chain identities using zkTLS via Reclaim

→ Allows validation of content ownership and contribution origin

→ TRIS metadata will display linked social accounts when verified

2. Trovebook ZK Proofs

→ Users submit hashed claims of off-chain work (e.g., .pdf, blog, contribution logs)

→ Hashes are detached from wallet/username at generation, and linked only after

3. Third-Party Attestations

→ DAOs, protocols, or partners may sign attestations confirming a user’s contribution

→ Only one TRIS may be rewarded per verified instance

4. Manual Review (For Edge Cases)

→ When automated proof is not possible, users may submit off-chain claims for review

→ Tythe reviewers evaluate for impact, proof quality, and originality

→ Only high-effort, meaningful submissions are approved

Contribution Reuse Prevention

• Every off-chain contribution hash is indexed and deduplicated via nullifier logic

• Once a hash is linked to a TRIS, it cannot be resubmitted or claimed by another

• Wallet overlap detection prevents multi-TRIS reuse by the same person

• Group contributions are accepted only when multiple independently verified TRIS IDs qualify for shared credit

Impact on DISC Score

• Validated Pre-Protocol contributions grant a one-time DISC Score boost during onboarding

• This boost applies only to the Credibility Vault (never the Validation Vault)

• Boosts are non-recurring, capped, and permanently tied to the claiming TRIS

• Tythe scores the impact — not the volume — of each submission

Key Principles

• Proof over claims — Verifiability is required

• Contributions, not actions — No retroactive platform behavior

• No inflation — All scoring is capped and audited

• Tamper-resistance — One contribution, one TRIS, once

Who It Benefits

Pre-Protocol Logic rewards early contributors who created real value before Tythe’s launch:

• Builders, engineers, and designers

• DAO governors and researchers

• Content educators and public evangelists

• Legitimate ecosystem pioneers

Tythe doesn’t reset the clock at launch. It captures the weight of what’s been built — and proves it before rewarding it.

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“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”

— Hebrews 6:10