Test app 1066

[NateWebb03]

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[NateWebb03]

Notary Allocator Pathway Name:

Nebula Block

Organization:

Nebula Block

Allocator's On-chain addresss:

TBD

Country of Operation:

Canada

Region(s) of operation:

North America,Africa ,Asia minus GCR,Greater China,Europe,Oceania,Japan,South America,Other

Type of allocator:
What is your overall diligence process? Automated (programmatic), Market-based, or Manual (human-in-the-loop at some phase). Initial allocations to these pathways will be capped.

Market-based

Amount of DataCap Requested for allocator for 12 months:

150PiB

Is your allocator providing a unique, new, or diverse pathway to DataCap? How does this allocator differentiate itself from other applicants, new or existing?

No, we will adhere to the same process and standards as in the last round.

As a member in the Filecoin Community, I acknowledge that I must adhere to the Community Code of Conduct, as well other End User License Agreements for accessing various tools and services, such as GitHub and Slack.
Additionally, I will adhere to all local & regional laws & regulations that may relate to my role as a business partner, organization, notary, or other operating entity. *
You can read the Filecoin Code of Conduct here: https://github.com/filecoin-project/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

Acknowledgment: Acknowledge

Cient Diligence Section:

This section pertains to client diligence processes.

Who are your target clients?

Enterprise Data Clients,Small-scale developers or data owners

Describe in as much detail as possible how you will perform due diligence on clients.

• Identity Verification: Collect basic information such as the client's legal name, contact details, business registration certificates, etc.
• Background Check: Understand the business model, industry, and market position, verify the existence and legitimacy of the business. Check on the social media accounts, company websites, etc. Check for legal actions, sanctions, or investigations.
• KYC Check: Conduct KYC checks
• Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously monitor whether the client is using Datacap as claimed in a compliant manner.

Please specify how many questions you'll ask, and provide a brief overview of the questions.

• Can you provide information about your company or yourself?
• Can you provide proof of identity?
• Can you describe your dataset, including its size, type, and whether it is public or private?
• For how long do you plan to keep this dataset stored on Filecoin?
• How frequently do you anticipate accessing and retrieving the stored files?
• Is there a need for real-time or near-real-time access?
• What level of redundancy or data durability is required for the stored files?
• Are there any specific requirements for backup and recovery?
• Are there any specific SLAs you require?
• How do you plan to choose SP?
• Do you already have a list of storage providers to work with?
• How will you be distributing deals across storage providers?

Will you use a 3rd-party "Know your client" (KYC) service?

No

Can any client apply to your pathway, or will you be closed to only your own internal clients? (eg: bizdev or self-referral)

Any client can apply.

How do you plan to track the rate at which DataCap is being distributed to your clients?

We will use CID checker bot and datacapstats.io.

Data Diligence

This section will cover the types of data that you expect to notarize.

As a reminder: The Filecoin Plus program defines quality data is all content that meets local regulatory requirements AND
• the data owner wants to see on the network, including private/encrypted data
• or is open and retrievable
• or demonstrates proof of concept or utility of the network, such as efforts to improve onboarding

As an operating entity in the Filecoin Community, you are required to follow all local & regional regulations relating to any data, digital and otherwise. This may include PII and data deletion requirements, as well as the storing, transmitting, or accessing of data.

Acknowledgement: Acknowledge

What type(s) of data would be applicable for your pathway?

Public Open Dataset (Research/Non-Profit),Public Open Commercial/Enterprise,Private Commercial/Enterprise,Private Non-Profit/Social Impact

How will you verify a client's data ownership? Will you use 3rd-party KYB (know your business) service to verify enterprise clients?

If the data is not publicly available, we will request legal documents that can prove the client's ownership, including contracts, licenses, or agreements explicitly stating data ownership.
We will not use 3rd-party KYB service.

How will you ensure the data meets local & regional legal requirements?

We will regularly and randomly retrieve data for manual checks to ensure data meets local & regional legal requirements.

What types of data preparation will you support or require?

We can provide open source tool and SKD for data preparation, including data packing, sharding and distribution. https://github.com/filswan/go-swan-client.

What tools or methodology will you use to sample and verify the data aligns with your pathway?

We will regularly and randomly retrieve data for manual checks to ensure that the data aligns with our pathway.

Data Distribution

This section covers deal-making and data distribution.

As a reminder, the Filecoin Plus program currently defines distributed onboarding as multiple physical locations AND multiple storage provider entities to serve client requirements.

Recommended Minimum: 3 locations, 4 to 5 storage providers, 5 copies

How many replicas will you require to meet programmatic requirements for distribution?

5+

What geographic or regional distribution will you require?

Data must be distributed to 5+ geographic regions.

How many Storage Provider owner/operators will you require to meet programmatic requirements for distribution?

5+

Do you require equal percentage distribution for your clients to their chosen SPs? Will you require preliminary SP distribution plans from the client before allocating any DataCap?

We won’t require equal percentage distribution, but single SP should not exceed 25% of the total amount. We will require preliminary SP distribution plans.

What tooling will you use to verify client deal-making distribution?

CID checker bot and datacapstats.io.

How will clients meet SP distribution requirements?

I’ll recommend clients use Filswan Platform to distribute the data. https://console.filswan.com/dashboard

As an allocator, do you support clients that engage in deal-making with SPs utilizing a VPN?

We will support it if the SPs have a valid reason to use VPN, such as for privacy and security reasons.

DataCap Allocation Strategy

In this section, you will explain your client DataCap allocation strategy.

Keep in mind the program principle over Limited Trust Over Time. Parties, such as clients, start with a limited amount of trust and power.
Additional trust and power need to be earned over time through good-faith execution of their responsibilities and transparency of their actions.

Will you use standardized DataCap allocations to clients?

Yes, standardized

Allocation Tranche Schedule to clients:

• First: 10%
• Second: 20%
• Third: 35%
• Fourth: 35%
• Max per client overall: 100%

Will you use programmatic or software based allocations?

No, manually calculated & determined

What tooling will you use to construct messages and send allocations to clients?

We will use https://filplus.fil.org/#/

Describe the process for granting additional DataCap to previously verified clients.

We will use the Subsequent Allocation(SA) bot.

Tooling & Bookkeeping

This program relies on many software tools in order to function. The Filecoin Foundation and PL have invested in many different elements of this end-to-end process, and will continue to make those tools open-sourced. Our goal is to increase adoption, and we will balance customization with efficiency.

This section will cover the various UX/UI tools for your pathway. You should think high-level (GitHub repo architecture) as well as tactical (specific bots and API endoints).

Describe in as much detail as possible the tools used for:
• client discoverability & applications
• due diligence & investigation
• bookkeeping
• on-chain message construction
• client deal-making behavior
• tracking overall allocator health
• dispute discussion & resolution
• community updates & comms

• client discoverability & applications: Github
• due diligence & investigation: Github and governance meetings
• bookkeeping: Google Spreadsheets
• on-chain message construction: https://filplus.fil.org/#/
• client deal-making behavior: CID checker bot and https://datacapstats.io/
• tracking overall allocator health: CID checker bot and https://datacapstats.io/
• dispute discussion & resolution: GitHub and slack
• community updates & comms *: GitHub and slack

Will you use open-source tooling from the Fil+ team?

Yes, we will use CID checker bot, notary-governance Github repo and Google Spreadsheet.

Where will you keep your records for bookkeeping? How will you maintain transparency in your allocation decisions?

Public GitHub and Google spreadsheets.

Risk Mitigation, Auditing, Compliance

This framework ensures the responsible allocation of DataCap by conducting regular audits, enforcing strict compliance checks, and requiring allocators to maintain transparency and engage with the community. This approach safeguards the ecosystem, deters misuse, and upholds the commitment to a fair and accountable storage marketplace.

In addition to setting their own rules, each notary allocator will be responsible for managing compliance within their own pathway. You will need to audit your own clients, manage interventions (such as removing DataCap from clients and keeping records), and respond to disputes.

Describe your proposed compliance check mechanisms for your own clients.

We will check datacapstats.io at least twice a week.We will use tools such as CID checker bot to track the datacap distribution twice a week. And we will sync with clients each month regarding the project progress and datacap distribution.
Before the project starts, we will clearly state all the rules to the client. If the client seriously violates the rules, we will consider stopping further allocations unless the client provides a reasonable explanation

Describe your process for handling disputes. Highlight response times, transparency, and accountability mechanisms.

We will create an issue on the notary governance GitHub repository for disputes, and anyone is welcome to join the discussion. We will respond within two days.

Detail how you will announce updates to tooling, pathway guidelines, parameters, and process alterations.

We will announce on channels including Slack, GitHub, and also notify clients directly.

How long will you allow the community to provide feedback before implementing changes?

It depends on the nature of the change, but in my opinion, one month is a reasonable timeframe for a comprehensive discussion of the issue.
We will actively participate in the discussion on Slack and the Notary Governance GitHub repository.

Regarding security, how will you structure and secure the on-chain notary address? If you will utilize a multisig, how will it be structured? Who will have administrative & signatory rights?

We use Ledger Nano S Plus to structure and secure the address.

Will you deploy smart contracts for program or policy procedures? If so, how will you track and fund them?

No

Monetization

While the Filecoin Foundation and PL will continue to make investments into developing the program and open-sourcing tools, we are also striving to expand and encourage high levels of service and professionalism through these new Notary Allocator pathways. These pathways require increasingly complex tooling and auditing platforms, and we understand that Notaries (and the teams and organizations responsible) are making investments into building effective systems.

It is reasonable for teams building services in this marketplace to include monetization structures. Our primary guiding principles in this regard are transparency and equity. We require these monetization pathways to be clear, consistent, and auditable.

Outline your monetization models for the services you provide as a notary allocator pathway.

We do not have monetization models.

Describe your organization's structure, such as the legal entity and other business & market ventures.

Nebula Block, headquartered in Montreal Canada, is a leading Web3 infrastructure provider. Nebula Block is celebrated for delivering a complete range of Web3 hosting solutions globally. Our expertise lies in delivering tailored turnkey datacenter services, featuring high-performance GPUs and bare metal offerings, in addition to decentralized computing, storage, and Blockchain as a Service solutions. Our dedication is to fuel innovation and maintain excellence in Web3 infrastructure. Here is our compay website: https://www.nebulablock.com/

Where will accounting for fees be maintained?

There won't be an accounting for fees.

If you've received DataCap allocation privileges before, please link to prior notary applications.

filecoin-project/notary-governance#777

How are you connected to the Filecoin ecosystem? Describe your (or your organization's) Filecoin relationships, investments, or ownership.

As a member of the Filecoin community, Nebula Block Data has developed tools and platform to help the Filecoin ecosystem grow - NBFS POOL(https://nbfspool.com/#/) provides professional and security Filecoin hosting solutions. - IPFS Computing Router(https://github.com/Nebula-Block-Data/ipfs-computing-router) enables users to store and fetch datasets from the closest IPFS node and upload the training result to the same node available. We were selected as minerX fellow, participated in early-stage testing, and helped improve Louts and other ecosystem projects .

How are you estimating your client demand and pathway usage? Do you have existing clients and an onboarding funnel?

Currently, we are encountering a large demand for data storage from both our existing and potential clients. Most of the clients contacted us via our company website or directly by email.