Architecture Overview
D‑Scope is designed as a modular protocol that enables privacy-preserving, verifiable, and community-driven research across digital environments.
Instead of relying on monolithic infrastructure, D‑Scope is structured around five loosely coupled layers:
1. Identity Layer
Ensures that users are uniquely represented without revealing who they are. Built on the principle of selective disclosure and pseudonymity, this layer enables Sybil resistance and optional demographic anchoring.
2. Reputation Layer
Participants gain credibility over time through proven interactions and attestations. This allows the system to weigh input dynamically — without centralized authorities.
3. Interaction Layer
Handles user-facing actions: joining surveys, submitting responses, and receiving feedback or badges. Built to support pluggable survey formats, this layer accommodates both onchain and offchain workflows.
4. Proof & Verification Layer
Responsible for ensuring the validity of submissions and enforcing protocol logic — without compromising anonymity. This is where zero-knowledge proofs and cryptographic integrity come into play.
5. Aggregation & Analytics Layer
Processes verifiable responses into clean, anonymized datasets. Results may power research dashboards, public reporting, or integrations with other analytics tools.
Each of these layers is abstracted and replaceable — allowing D‑Scope to evolve as the ecosystem changes. We believe this flexible, layered architecture is essential for building open, resilient, and privacy-first research infrastructure.
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