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Technical Overview v1.0
WaterDAO Tech Deck
Atmospheric Water Collection & Blockchain Verification System
📅 January 2026•👤 Author: Kenneth•🌍 Target: Iran, MENA, Africa, South Asia
Our Vision
Transform atmospheric moisture into a decentralized, blockchain-verified water economy accessible to anyone, anywhere—regardless of infrastructure or income level.
Global Access
Democratize clean water worldwide
Verified Quality
Blockchain-backed authenticity
Free Entry
DIY + Premium options
The 5-Tier Product Ecosystem
From zero-cost DIY to luxury art pieces—a solution for every budget and environment
🏺
TIER 5
Ceramic Tower
Museum-quality art piece inspired by Persian Yakhchal
$800-1,200
2-8 L/day
Zero Power
🌿
TIER 4
Vertical Garden
Living wall that secretly produces clean water
$450-650
3-10 L/day
Zero Power
🪟
TIER 3
Window Harvester
Urban apartment solution with radiative cooling
$250-350
1-5 L/day
Zero Power
💧
TIER 2
Zeolite Box
Works in deserts at 15% humidity
$120-180
0.5-2 L/day
Zero Power
🌱
TIER 1
DIY Filter Net
The people's water harvester - anyone can build
Free
5-20 L/day
Zero Power
📊 Quick Comparison
| Tier | System | 💰 Cost | 💧 Yield | ⚡ Power | 🎯 Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 1 | DIY Filter Net | Free | 5-20 L/day | None | Rural, outdoor space |
| 💧 2 | Zeolite Box | $120-180 | 0.5-2 L/day | None | Dry climates, compact |
| 🪟 3 | Window Harvester | $250-350 | 1-5 L/day | None | Apartments, urban |
| 🌿 4 | Vertical Garden | $450-650 | 3-10 L/day | None | Design-conscious |
| 🏺 5 | Ceramic Tower | $800-1,200 | 2-8 L/day | None | Luxury, collectors |
🔐 4-Layer Verification System
Multi-layer fraud prevention ensuring water authenticity and quality
LAYER 1
Photo/Video AI Verification
Required: Timestamped photos, GPS location, 30-second timelapse
AI Checks: Weather match, shadow analysis, background consistency
Fraud Detection: Metadata manipulation, stock photos, impossible yields
💰 Cost: Free for user, $0.01-0.05/check
LAYER 2
IoT Sensor ($20)
Components: ESP32, Flow/TDS/Temp sensors, Solar power
Data: Volume, TDS, temperature - all blockchain-signed
Prevention: Can't fake timestamps, tamper detection
🔗 Every drop logged to blockchain
LAYER 3
Community Validators
Process: 3 local validators within 10km, 48hr visit
Verification: Device exists, water quality check, GPS photos
Consensus: 2 of 3 must approve
💰 Fee: $0.50-1.00/validation
LAYER 4
Trust Score Algorithm
Factors: Consistency, history, reviews, sensor data
Red Flags: 10× yield spikes, 0% humidity captures, complaints
Tiers: New → Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum
⭐ Up to 50% fee discount at Platinum
Trust Tier Progression
⭐ NEW
0-10 captures
5 L/day
-0% fees
⭐⭐ BRONZE
10-50 captures
20 L/day
-10% fees
⭐⭐⭐ SILVER
50-200 captures
50 L/day
-20% fees
⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOLD
200-500 captures
100 L/day
-30% fees
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PLAT
500+ captures
∞
-50% fees
🧪 Water Quality Standards
Rigorous testing ensures every drop meets safety standards
Quality Grading System
A+
Premium
<50 ppm • Baby formula, medical
+30%
A
Excellent
50-150 ppm • Drinking
Standard
B
Good
150-300 ppm • Drinking (filtered)
-10%
C
Fair
300-500 ppm • Cooking, washing
-30%
F
Rejected
>500 ppm • Cannot sell
N/A
Testing Requirements
pH
Every batch
6.5-8.5
TDS
Every batch
<500 ppm
Clarity
Every batch
Clear 30cm
Smell
Every batch
No foul odor
Bacterial
Weekly
<100 CFU
Heavy Metals
Monthly
<WHO limits
💰 Revenue Model
Sustainable business model with multiple revenue streams
40%
Hardware Sales
Premium Tiers 2-5
30%
Transaction Fees
2-3% on water trades
15%
Consumables
Filters, charcoal, zeolite
10%
Verification
Per validation fee
5%
Data Licensing
Water maps to govts/NGOs
5-Year Projections (Iran Market)
| Metric | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIY Builders | 10K | 50K | 150K | 300K | 500K |
| Premium Units Sold | 1K | 5K | 15K | 30K | 50K |
| Daily Water Traded | 50K L | 250K L | 750K L | 1.5M L | 2.5M L |
| Hardware Revenue | $400K | $2M | $6M | $12M | $20M |
| TOTAL REVENUE | $505K | $2.5M | $7.6M | $15.2M | $25.3M |
✅ Summary
Water Independence Through
🌱TIER 1 - Free DIY for everyone
💧TIER 2 - $120 Zeolite for dry climates
🪟TIER 3 - $250 Window for apartments
🌿TIER 4 - $450 Garden for design lovers
🏺TIER 5 - $800 Ceramic for luxury
4-Layer Verification
📸 AI photo analysis
🔗 IoT sensor data
👥 Community validators
⭐ Trust score algorithm
Sustainable Business
Free tutorials → Mass adoption
Premium hardware → Revenue
Consumables → Recurring
Transaction fees → Platform
📋 Version 1.0•🔒 Internal Classification•📅 Last Updated: January 1, 2026