# Dob Validator flow

### 1. **Project submission by operator**

The infrastructure operator accesses Dob Validator and starts a new submission. This includes:

* Project name and basic description.
* Technical details (type of asset, location, capacity, etc.).
* Financial projections and revenue models.
* Supporting documents (photos, invoices, energy records, permits).

Operators can:

* Save drafts.
* Edit before submission.
* Attach files securely.

Everything is tracked using their Stellar wallet for authentication.

### 2. **Internal review by Dob Team**

Once submitted, the Dobprotocol team uses the BackOffice CMS to begin the validation process. Reviewers can:

* View all submitted metadata.
* Verify documentation.
* Add internal comments.
* Mark incomplete sections for revision.

This stage ensures that all evidence is present, consistent, and up to protocol standards.

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In the future, this process will be automated with AI Agents and the $DOBI token.
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### 3. **Machine Score**

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The project receives a **Machine Score**, a metric that reflects how trustworthy, evidence-backed, and investment-ready the infrastructure is. This score is based on:

* Quality and traceability of data.
* Clarity of revenue models.
* Physical evidence (geo-location, time-stamped media, energy use).
* Operator's history and public profile.

### 4. **On-chain publication**

If the project is approved, its validation metadata is anchored on-chain using Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar network.

This makes the project:

* Publicly visible.
* Cryptographically traceable.
* Ready for decentralized funding campaigns.

### 5. **Operator feedback and transparency**

Operators can track their validation status (e.g., “Pending Review,” “Incomplete,” “Approved”) directly in the platform. They receive feedback, update documents, and re-submit if necessary.

The entire process is transparent and auditable, helping both investors and operators build trust before any capital is deployed.