> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.virtuals.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.virtuals.io/about-virtuals-1/the-protocol/co-contribution-and-provenance.md).

# Co-contribution and provenance

We want 

* Model contributors, 
* Data contributors, and 
* IP contributors 

to benefit from their co-contributions and the productive enablement of AI agents in the real world. Hence, we have devised the following:

1. **Modular Consensus Framework**:
   * This framework forms the foundational architecture of the Virtual Protocol. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and libraries essential for contributors in the Virtuals ecosystem.
   * The framework's primary objective is to facilitate the construction, maintenance, governance, hosting, and utilization of VIRTUAL agents managed by the protocol.
   * Its modular nature allows for transparency and composability, enabling stakeholders to tailor their interactions with the VIRTUAL agents according to their specific needs and objectives.
2. **Immutable Contribution Vault**:
   * The protocol possesses all validated contributions, represented in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), securely stored within the Immutable Contribution Vault (ICV). This collection of contribution NFTs is a testament to the collaborative efforts and intellectual contributions within the ecosystem.

<figure><img src="/files/1j60bADq7ZnlkcDHUpOL" alt=""><figcaption><p>This diagram explains how Modular Consensus Framework works with Protocol and the components within each stack. </p></figcaption></figure>


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