OldWest Whitepaper

OldWest is a VMaaS-based social network platform metered by design, providing transparent, accountable digital interaction infrastructure. The platform integrates with the Cosmos Network to enable a merit-based NFT system that rewards verified achievements and contributions.

This whitepaper outlines the technical architecture, economic model, security considerations, and future roadmap for the OldWest platform.

OldWest operates on a Virtual Machine as a Service (VMaaS) model, where each user session is allocated a dedicated virtual environment. This ensures complete isolation between users, precise resource tracking, and transparent metering of all platform interactions.

Every action—messaging, viewing content, connecting with users—consumes VM minutes from the user's balance at predefined rates. Usage is tracked in real-time and automatically settled against account balances with complete transaction history.

User identity is established through username-based authentication. Each user account is tied to all usage and settlement activities, providing accountability and transparency across the platform.

OldWest integrates with the Cosmos Network blockchain to enable a transparent, immutable merit system. The Cosmos blockchain provides a secure ledger for tracking merit accrual, achievement verification, and NFT issuance.

Users gain merit through verified achievements including completed Coursera courses, social media analytics milestones, and platform contributions. All merit accrual is permanently recorded on the Cosmos blockchain, ensuring immutability and transparency.

When users reach merit milestones, NFTs are automatically minted on Cosmos via smart contracts. These NFTs serve as proof-of-contribution or proof-of-skill, unlock platform perks such as bonus VM minutes or priority BlockSpace access, and are displayed as reputation assets on user profiles.

NFT issuance and merit accrual are fully automated through Cosmos smart contracts, creating a self-sustaining merit economy that incentivizes skill development, verified contributions, and platform engagement.

The OldWest platform operates on a pay-per-use model where users purchase VM minutes and consume them based on platform interactions. Rates are transparent and visible in real-time, with complete settlement history available through the user dashboard.

Merit-based NFTs provide additional value by unlocking perks and demonstrating verified achievements. This creates a dual economy: direct usage-based consumption and merit-based rewards.

The platform's economic model is designed to be transparent, fair, and aligned with user value creation. All transactions are logged on-chain where applicable, ensuring complete auditability.

OldWest implements comprehensive security measures including session isolation, encrypted communications, and secure authentication. User data is protected according to industry best practices, with detailed security documentation available in the Security section.

Privacy is maintained through VM isolation, ensuring that user sessions cannot access each other's data. All platform interactions are logged for settlement purposes while maintaining user privacy where appropriate.

OldWest is committed to continuous improvement and expansion. Planned developments include enhanced API capabilities, additional Cosmos network integrations, expanded merit tracking sources, and improved user experience features.

The platform's architecture is designed to scale horizontally, supporting growth in users, sessions, and transaction volume while maintaining performance and reliability.

OldWest represents a new paradigm in social infrastructure: transparent, metered, and merit-based. By combining VMaaS technology with blockchain-based merit tracking, the platform creates a self-sustaining economy that rewards verified achievements and contributions.

For technical documentation, API references, and integration guides, please visit the Documentation section. For questions or support, contact our team through the Support channels.