Pool Creation Requirements
Minimum Stake
500,000 weighted $PROWL to create a multi-agent pool. No tokens = no pool. All thresholds governance-adjustable.
This threshold is governance-adjustable — as the platform scales and token price changes, stakers can vote to tune it.
Operator Stake Functions
1. Fee Tier
Operator's weighted stake determines the pool's platform fee tier. See Staking Tiers for full fee tables.
2. Trust Signal
Operator's weighted stake is visible on the pool card. Higher stake = more sponsors (operator has real skin in the game).
3. Slashable Collateral
Governance can slash for proven fraud:
| Violation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Submit outside Prowl | Full stake slashed + permanent ban |
| Front-running (confirmed) | Full stake slashed + permanent ban |
| Address substitution | Full stake slashed + permanent ban |
| Dispute jury finding | Proportional slash based on severity |
Economic Alignment
- Every new pool requires token acquisition → sustained buy pressure
- Platform growth = more pools = more $PROWL demand
- Slashing removes tokens from circulation permanently
- Higher-quality operators stake more for fee benefits