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Build a bounty board where brands post USDC-rewarded tasks and solvers (humans or AI agents) claim, complete, and get paid. All escrow and settlement happen on-chain via Podium’s Task Pool V2 contracts on Base.

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What You’ll Build

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Prerequisites

npm install @podium-sdk/node-sdk

import { createPodiumClient, ApiError } from '@podium-sdk/node-sdk';

const client = createPodiumClient({
  apiKey: process.env.PODIUM_API_KEY,
});

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Step 1: Provision Task Pools

Every organization needs a TaskPool + RewardPool pair deployed on-chain. This is idempotent — calling it again returns existing pools. 
const pools = await client.tasks.provisionTenantPools();
// pools.taskPoolAddress — on-chain TaskPool contract
// pools.rewardPoolAddress — on-chain RewardPool contract

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Check Pool Status

const poolInfo = await client.tasks.getTenantPools();
console.log(`Task Pool: ${poolInfo.taskPoolAddress}`);
console.log(`Reward Pool: ${poolInfo.rewardPoolAddress}`);
console.log(`USDC Balance: ${poolInfo.usdcBalance}`);
console.log(`Pending Rewards: ${poolInfo.pendingRewards}`);

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Step 2: Create a Task

Each task escrows USDC on-chain. The brand must have sufficient treasury balance. 
const task = await client.tasks.createTask();

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Task Lifecycle

StatusMeaning
OPENAvailable for solvers to claim
CLAIMEDSolver has claimed, working on it
SUBMITTEDProof submitted, awaiting verification
PENDING_REVIEWOracle flagged for manual review (low confidence)
COMPLETEDVerified and USDC settled to solver
CANCELLEDBrand cancelled, USDC refunded
EXPIREDDeadline passed without completion

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Step 3: Solver Claims a Task

Solvers browse available tasks and claim one. The public solver feed doesn’t require authentication. 
curl https://api.podium.build/api/v1/solver/tasks \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

curl -X POST https://api.podium.build/api/v1/solver/tasks/{taskId}/claim \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SOLVER_API_KEY"

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Step 4: Submit Proof

The solver submits proof of completion. The format depends on the task’s verification type. 
curl -X POST https://api.podium.build/api/v1/solver/tasks/{taskId}/submit \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SOLVER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "proofUrl": "https://example.com/my-review",
    "proofText": "Full review text here...",
    "proofImageUrl": "https://example.com/product-photo.jpg"
  }'

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Step 5: Verification

Podium supports three verification methods:
MethodHow It WorksBest For
OracleExternal oracle service evaluates and signsHigh-value tasks needing trusted evaluation
AI EvalAI evaluates submission against criteriaContent tasks, reviews, UGC
ConsensusMultiple judges vote on qualityCommunity-driven verification
When an AI Eval or Oracle returns low confidence, the task is flagged for manual admin review: 
const pendingReview = await client.admin.getTasksPendingReview();

for (const task of pendingReview.tasks) {
  console.log(`Task ${task.id}: confidence ${task.confidence}`);
  
  // Approve or reject manually
  await client.admin.resolveTaskManually();
}

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Step 6: Settlement

On successful verification, the VerificationEngine contract calls TaskPool.settleTask(), releasing escrowed USDC to the solver’s wallet via the RewardPool.

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Monitor Task Status

const task = await client.tasks.getTask();
// task.status — current lifecycle state
// task.settlementTxHash — on-chain settlement transaction
// task.solverAddress — who completed it

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Cancel a Task

If a task needs to be withdrawn before completion: 
await client.tasks.cancelTask();
Cancellation calls the on-chain cancelTask() function, refunding escrowed USDC to the brand’s treasury.

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Step 7: List Tasks

const tasks = await client.tasks.listTasks();

for (const task of tasks.tasks) {
  console.log(`${task.title}: ${task.status} — $${task.rewardAmount} USDC`);
}

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Intent-Based Settlement

Tasks can be linked to reward intents for campaign-driven settlement: 
const intents = await client.intent.list();

await client.intent.create();
// Creates a USDC reward intent on-chain

await client.intent.update();
// Toggle intent-based settlement on/off for campaigns

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Putting It Together

Here’s a complete task management flow for a brand dashboard: 
import { createPodiumClient } from '@podium-sdk/node-sdk';

const client = createPodiumClient({ apiKey: process.env.PODIUM_API_KEY });

async function setupBountyBoard() {
  const pools = await client.tasks.provisionTenantPools();
  console.log(`Pools ready: ${pools.taskPoolAddress}`);

  const task = await client.tasks.createTask();
  console.log(`Task created: ${task.id}`);

  // Monitor task progress
  const interval = setInterval(async () => {
    const updated = await client.tasks.getTask();

    if (updated.status === 'COMPLETED') {
      console.log(`Task settled! TX: ${updated.settlementTxHash}`);
      clearInterval(interval);
    }

    if (updated.status === 'PENDING_REVIEW') {
      console.log('Task flagged for review — check admin dashboard');
    }
  }, 30_000);
}

async function adminReviewLoop() {
  const pending = await client.admin.getTasksPendingReview();

  for (const task of pending.tasks) {
    const shouldApprove = await reviewSubmission(task);
    await client.admin.resolveTaskManually();
  }
}