Question 1

What is WAKE?

Accepted Answer

WAKE (Worldwide AIS Network) is a decentralized maritime intelligence network that collects and validates AIS (Automatic Identification System) data from ships globally. It uses blockchain technology to ensure data is tamper-proof, reliable, and accessible.

Question 2

Why is WAKE needed?

Accepted Answer

Traditional AIS data is controlled by centralized platforms that often rely on unpaid volunteers, leaving data vulnerable to spoofing, manipulation, and geographic gaps. WAKE solves this by validating data through decentralized, trustless verification.

Question 3

How does WAKE verify AIS data?

Accepted Answer

WAKE uses multiple independent validation methods,  including peer agreement, physics-based timing checks, motion modeling, and fraud scoring, to ensure the authenticity of submitted AIS data without trusting any single node.

Question 4

What is an alpha test and why are you running WAKE on a testnet?

Accepted Answer

An alpha test is the very first stage of trying out a new system in the real world. It happens before a public launch and focuses on making sure the core idea actually works outside of theory. For WAKE, this means checking that AIS contributors can connect their receivers, send data into the network, and receive token rewards without issues. It is a chance to catch bugs early and improve the experience before more people join.

We are running the alpha on a blockchain testnet rather than the live network. A testnet is a safe environment that looks and feels like the real chain but uses test tokens with no monetary value. This allows us to experiment freely without the risk of losing real funds or damaging the main network. Once the alpha proves stable, we will move to a live deployment where contributors can earn real WAKE tokens.

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