🔷 What It Means to Be a VerifiedProof Validator™
A VerifiedProof Validator™ is a certified, community-rooted professional responsible for verifying the real-world impact of sustainability, energy, and climate projects—ensuring transparency, equity, and compliance across the K-Force ecosystem.
Validators ensure every claim—whether carbon reduction, energy savings, or workforce creation—is measurable, verifiable, and trusted by buyers, regulators, and communities.
Validators are the trust layer of Proof-of-Impact (PoI).
🏅 Certification Process
Validators earn credentials by progressing through a structured, multi-level curriculum:
| Level | Focus Area | Outcome |
| Level 1 | Foundations of PoI + Climate Equity | VerifiedProof™ Associate |
| Level 2 | Technical Verification + Data Integrity | Certified PoI Validator |
| Level 3 | Token Issuance + Blockchain Workflow | Digital Asset Validator |
| Level 4 | Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management | ESG Audit Specialist |
| Level 5 | Specializations (e.g., energy, buildings, carbon) | Sector Expert / Lead Validator |
- Each level includes assessments, real-world simulations, and hands-on case reviews.
- Successful Validators receive NFT credentials and access to job boards, grants, and staking roles.
đź’¸ Earning & Staking Roles
Validators earn through:
- Impact Verification Bounties (project-based)
- Staking PoI Scores to vouch for asset validity (earn yield or validator score boosts)
- Training Other Validators (Level 4+)
- Serving on Governance Panels (DAO-based reward share)
Top Validators may receive:
- Bonuses for accuracy, integrity, and community service
- Stipends during training (via grants or host city programs)
- Performance-based access to PoI Impact Hubs or validator cooperatives
🛠️ Training Path & Job Creation Focus
The Validator Program is designed for inclusive workforce development and climate equity:
- Open to individuals with or without prior technical experience
- Prioritizes BIPOC, frontline, and underserved communities
- Delivered via hybrid model (online + local PoI Impact Hubs)
- Outcomes include:
- Jobs in carbon MRV, energy efficiency, and ESG compliance
- Micro-enterprise creation (validators as solopreneurs or cooperatives)
- Stackable credentials leading to higher-paying roles in green economy
Goal: Create 50,000+ climate verification jobs globally by 2030.