Announcing Season 2 of Data Services Platform
Jan 28, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the Season 2 launch of the Sahara AI Data Services Platform!
With over 2 million people on our waitlist, we’ve successfully onboarded an additional 100,000 participants for this second season. This milestone reflects the growing momentum behind our mission to build an equitable and collaborative AI economy. Whether you’re new to the platform or returning from Season 1, this is your opportunity to dive deeper into the AI economy while earning meaningful rewards for your contributions.
Season 2 brings exciting new features, enhanced functionality, and expanded opportunities to contribute.
A More Equitable and User-Centric AI Ecosystem
Data Services Platform empowers anyone to meaningfully contribute to AI development, creating an equitable and user-centric AI ecosystem from day 01 of the platform. By collecting, refining, and labeling datasets, participants directly shape the future of AI while earning rewards for their efforts.
"Season 1 showcased the incredible power of a truly inclusive AI economy, and Season 2 is all about expanding that vision with more robust features and broader opportunities,” said Sean Ren, Co-Founder and CEO of Sahara AI. “By empowering anyone to meaningfully contribute to AI development, we’re setting the stage for a future where anyone can participate in and benefit from the growing AI economy, not just a select few.”
What’s New in Season 2?
Token Gate: Season 2 Task Access Requirements
In Season 1, everyone was able to access data labeling tasks from all difficulties. Season 2 will limit access to higher-difficulty tasks only to users from Season 1 that demonstrated strong accuracy and participation. These users were rewarded with a soulbound token (SBT) marking their ascension to the “Demigod” user tier, enabling access to these token-gated, higher-difficulty tasks. Perform well this season, and you could unlock similar opportunities in the future!
How It Works:
Global Notification: Demigod SBT holders from Season 1 will receive a notification upon logging in for Season 2, guiding them to mint their SBT on the Achievements page.
Task Page Updates:
For SBT Holders: Access exclusive tasks with a new visual style highlighting your achievement.
For Non-Holders: See tasks marked as inaccessible with messaging about the SBT requirement.
This feature ensures that our contributors are progressively rewarded for their skills and dedication.
Banning Mechanism Refinement
To improve data quality and platform efficiency, we’ve enhanced the banning mechanism for labeling tasks.
New Logic: Labelers are now banned earlier if their performance makes it mathematically impossible to meet the required accuracy threshold. For instance, if a task requires 80% accuracy, a user making two errors in the first five data points will be immediately disqualified.
Benefits:
Task Creators: Faster removal of underperforming contributors ensures higher-quality datasets.
Labelers: Clearer, immediate feedback on task performance.
By implementing these refinements, we aim to maintain the highest standards for task completion while improving the overall experience for everyone involved.
On-Chain Waitlist Refinement & Onboarding NFT
We’re taking onboarding to the next level with blockchain-integrated updates.
Key Features:
Wallet Requirement for Waitlist Registration:
Users must create and connect a Web3 wallet when joining the waitlist.
This ensures a more committed user base and introduces Web2 developers to blockchain technology with a step-by-step wallet creation guide.
Onboarding NFT Reward:
Complete the onboarding tutorial to earn a commemorative soulbound NFT on Sahara Testnet!
Minting is available on the Achievements page after a congratulatory message confirms your progress.
Token Balance Check for Minting:
Users can mint their NFT after verifying they have enough SAH tokens.
If tokens are insufficient, the system directs users to a faucet to claim tokens before retrying.
These updates streamline onboarding, reward active participation, and drive adoption of Web3 technologies.
Stay Vigilant: Protect Yourself From Scams
As we scale our platform, we want to ensure your safety. Please remember:
Sahara AI will never ask you to share sensitive information or sign unauthorized transactions.
Always log in via the official platform link: app.saharalabs.ai
Report any suspicious activity on our official Discord server.
Ready to Join?
Season 2 is live and onboarded has finished. We are onboarding users in a phased approach so don’t miss your chance to participate in the next season— join the waitlist today. Follow us on social media for chances to win exclusive whitelist spots.
Let’s make AI more inclusive, equitable, and collaborative—together!
