Not just a way to distribute rewards, but a way to establish trust
Who holds the rig, who controls the assets, how are rewards allocated, and how can participants verify the results?
The Optimal Mining Pool is designed around smart contract custody, with revenue certificates, reward claims, and transfers intended to operate onchain
This could allow participants to examine their economic rights through public records rather than relying solely on an operator's promises
But meaningful verifiability still requires clear contract permissions, transparent calculation rules, and actual operating data
These are essential questions for building shared production systems