Closed Alpha Testing Phase #6
Phase #6 builds directly on the foundations of Phase #5, introducing deeper integration, scaling challenges, and validation across the most critical system layers. This phase pushes the network further into realistic session flows, advanced model orchestration, and cross-region reliability testing, while rewarding node operators for stability and adaptability.
Contest Rules
Stake Requirement
New participants must stake 6,000 $COR per node (Pool 3) to qualify.
Node Uptime & Participation
Maintain active, responsive nodes throughout the testing window.
Operate nodes capable of handling dynamic model switching, expanded memory use, and payment flow edge cases.
Bug Reporting Participants are expected to:
Report bugs, crashes, or inconsistencies to the team
Assist in validating experimental logic around SessionPayment, SessionQueue, and node-level metrics
Provide actionable feedback via Discord or direct discussion channels
Disqualification Rights Cortensor reserves the right to disqualify participants for:
Misreporting node status or uptime
Gaming staking or reward mechanics
Any behavior damaging to network health or testing integrity
Rewards
Base Reward
Base rewards are now tied directly to Node Level, split into three tiers:
Level 0–3: $20/month per node with qualifying uptime
Level 4–7: $25/month per node with qualifying uptime
Level 8–10: $30/month per node with qualifying uptime
To qualify for base rewards, nodes must maintain:
Active uptime throughout the testing window
Precommit Score ≥ 60%
Role-Based Bonus
Earn +5% per Discord role (capped at 25%)
Node Level Bonus
Phase #6 introduces Cognitive Level / Node Level-based rewards.
Each level corresponds to +$0.50 per node per month, applied linearly across Levels 0–10:
Level 0: $0
Level 1: $0.50
Level 2: $1.00
Level 3: $1.50
Level 4: $2.00
Level 5: $2.50
Level 6: $3.00
Level 7: $3.50
Level 8: $4.00
Level 9: $4.50
Level 10: $5.00
Performance-Based Prizes
Nodes that meet both thresholds receive an additional $5:
Total Score ≥ 50%
Precommit Score ≥ 60% Leaderboard: View DevNet7 Dashboard
Multi-Node Bonus (Only New Node Ops)
3+ nodes → +10% bonus
5+ nodes → +20% bonus
Testing Focus
Phase #6 extends testing across multiple layers of Cortensor’s stack:
Cognitive Level (Node Validation)
Node scoring expanded to reward accuracy, uptime, and validated work.
Levels tied directly to bonus rewards (0–25%).
Node Spec, Memory Index & Dynamic Model Handling
Testing memory indexing, dynamic model loading, and model switching between tasks.
Validate workload routing based on node specs and memory capacity.
GPU & Model Tests
Benchmark inference performance across CPU vs GPU nodes.
Validate support for larger models (e.g., LLaMA 3.x, DeepSeek) under GPU-backed nodes.
Stress test dynamic model allocation, warm starts, and GPU memory limits under load.
SessionPayment – Tight Integration
Full contract-to-contract integration between Session and SessionPayment.
Validate synchronous inflow/outflow of credits and miner payouts.
Stress test real-time event triggers in live task flows.
Regression Testing – Session & Queue Refactor
Validate data structure changes in Session and SessionQueue.
Ensure backward compatibility and robustness against corrupted state.
Oracle Node Expansion – Cross-Region Testing
Deploy oracle nodes across multiple data centers and geographic regions.
Eliminate single-point fragility in network and physical connectivity.
Canary Testing – DevNet & Testnets
Canary testing begins on DevNet7, Testnet-0, and Testnet-1.
Stress tests focused on Testnet-0 and Testnet-1 to validate production readiness.
Dashboard UX Improvements
Iterative enhancements for better session monitoring and payment tracking.
Simplified flow for node operators and developers.
Upcoming Public Hackathon Preview
Duration: 4 weeks
Incentive: Double rewards
Theme: Real-world app integrations and AI agent tools
Audience: Open to devs, builders, and contributors
Launch: Immediately after Phase #5 concludes
Key Outcomes
Validate Cognitive Level → Node Level scoring with live bonuses.
Confirm stable node spec-based routing, memory indexing, and dynamic model switching.
Test tight Session ↔ SessionPayment contract integration.
Validate regression fixes from SessionQueue data refactoring.
Expand oracle reliability across multiple regions.
Stress-test the stack across DevNet7, Testnet-0, and Testnet-1.
Improve dashboard usability for day-to-day operators.
Join the Contest
Push the boundaries of decentralized AI. Test advanced logic, validate core systems, and earn $COR while shaping the infrastructure behind Cortensor’s future stack.
Join Cortensor Discord: discord.gg/cortensor
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