What is Verification

What is Verification?

Verification serves as the UMA Oracle's first line of defense against incorrect proposals. Once a market is proposed, a dedicated Discord thread is created for it. In this thread, a group of designated verifiers evaluates the accuracy of the proposed outcome and determines whether a dispute should be raised.

Who Are the Verifiers?

Verifiers are experienced members of the UMA or Polymarket community. They actively monitor live proposals, share evidence, and coordinate disputes when necessary. While anyone can follow proposal threads and participate in general discussion channels, messaging permissions in the official proposal threads are restricted to verifiers.

How Do I Become a Verifier?

To join the Verification Team, users must apply through the UMA Discord. Accepted applicants typically have a strong record of community involvement, a history of engaging in proposal discussions, and a solid understanding of UMA's resolution process.

How Else Can I Participate?

If you're not a verifier, there are still meaningful ways to get involved. You can opt into the @Disputooor role to receive alerts when a proposal is flagged by the Verification Team. Following proposal threads as they appear is another great way to learn how verification works and observe what kinds of evidence are typically reviewed.

Participating in community discussions in channels like #general or #voting-discussion is encouraged. If you notice something that verifiers may have missed, your input can make a critical difference.

Is Verification Limited to Verifiers?

No, anyone can verify proposals submitted to the UMA Oracle. In this chapter, "Verifier" refers to members of the UMA Discord team who regularly review proposals and help identify disputes.

You are encouraged to conduct your own research and independently evaluate proposals. Even experienced verifiers can overlook important details, so community oversight plays a critical role in securing the Oracle.

Summary

UMA's Verification Team acts as a semi-formal oversight body for Oracle proposals. They are responsible for helping maintain resolution integrity, and their assessments can significantly influence whether a market resolves fairly. However, verification, like proposing and disputing, is permissionless. Participants outside the Verification Team are encouraged to get involved, as broader community engagement strengthens the Oracle's reliability.

Coming Up

Having understood what verification entails, we'll now examine the formal verification process.