Trust pledges

Verify content authenticity and bolster NFT value through escrow-backed financial commitments.

A Trust Pledge is a financial commitment (in Fiat or Stablecoins) that is permanently attached to a specific piece of content by the Creator or the current NFT owner.

These pledges function as a "Security Deposit" for the blockchain, providing a tangible layer of trust and financial protection for buyers and the platform.

Core Functions

Trust Pledges serve two primary purposes in the Mesi ecosystem:

1. Authenticity Guarantee

The pledge acts as a guarantee of ownership and authenticity. If the validity of the content is compromised—for example, if it is proven to be stolen, unauthentic, or infringing on intellectual property—the Trust Pledge is liquidated.

• Compensation: The funds are used to compensate legal claims or damages caused to the platform or other users.

• Accountability: It creates a "skin in the game" model that discourages bad actors from uploading fraudulent content.

2. Value Enhancement

Trust Pledges directly increase the market value of an NFT.

• Asset Backing: Because the pledge stays attached to the NFT, the asset is now backed by a specific amount of liquid currency.

• Buyer Confidence: High-value NFTs with large Trust Pledges are seen as safer investments, as the creator has financially staked their reputation on that content.

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How It Works

Once a Trust Pledge is committed, it is locked to that specific NFT. If the NFT is sold, the pledge transfers with it to the new owner. Creators or owners can increase the Trust Pledge at any time to further validate the asset or prepare it for a high-value auction. **Dispute Resolution:** In the event of a proven authenticity breach, Mesi's arbitration protocol handles the distribution of the Trust Pledge to the affected parties.