[DataCap Refresh] <4th> Review of <Media Platform Data - MetaEra>

[metaeraworkops]

What type of Audit did you opt into? Choose from dropdown

Enterprise Data

What is your JSON hash (starts with 'rec')

recbeZT0dD7VqvcMm

Link to your allocator operations description

metaeraworkops/MediaPlatformData#11

Compliance Report

https://datacapstats.io/allocators/f03014641/reports/702865ef-e674-4ac5-a4b7-d28a1bcb65b8

Previous Reviews

• [1st review] <link to the review> Outcome: <2.5> PiB
• [2nd review] <link to the review> Outcome: <2.5> PiB
• [3rd review] <link to the review> Outcome: <5> PiB

Client Allocation Table

Client name	DC granted
Edward - ABGA	3 PiB
Mody - Blocklike	0 PiB
CathySun - Knowehere	0 PiB

Client-specific Breakdown

Client 1

I. Edward - ABGA

• DC requested: 6 PiB
• DC granted so far: 3 PiB

II. Dataset Completion
(Provide deal(s) containing sample(s) of data)
https://medium.com/@ABGAasia

III. SP Match
(Does the list of SPs provided match the list in the CID report?)
YES, Match

IV. Replica Count
Promised vs delivered:
7 vs 7

V. SP Retrieval Performance

SP ID	% retrieval	Meets >75%?
ID f03385456	58.6	NO
ID f03402285	46.63	NO
ID f03385462	7.4	NO
ID f03402308	22.39	NO
ID f03402347	3.08	NO
ID f03402379	2.05	NO
ID f03321512	0	NO

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Client 2

I. CathySun- Knowwhere Media

• DC requested: 10PiB
• DC granted so far: 0 PiB

Status： The client has completed the KYC process using the official tool. (metaeraworkops/MediaPlatformData#5 (comment))
They are contacting SPs that can upload data simultaneously, and my requirement for them is at least four nodes to start.

II. Dataset Completion
(Provide deal(s) containing sample(s) of data)

III. SP Match
(Does the list of SPs provided match the list in the CID report?)

IV. Replica Count
Promised vs delivered:

V. SP Retrieval Performance

SP ID	% retrieval	Meets >75%?
f05678	91%	YES

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I. Mody - Blocklike

• DC requested: 5 PiB
• DC granted so far: 0 PiB

Status：
This media company has cooperated with us in the industry a long time ago, so we know them well. When my channel did not have sufficient dc, I also recommended them to apply for other channels.
Because my previous account was cancelled, their past application records disappeared, but I will disclose the KYC certification process again in the application form.

Notes from the Allocator

This is a new account. In January, we underwent internal personnel changes, and the former colleague responsible for this business left the company. As a result, the associated account was deactivated. On January 16, I submitted a new application to the official team to replace the previous GitHub account. This channel was restored for use on February 28, taking a total of 43 days. Here is the link: filecoin-project/Allocator-Registry#373 (comment)

The last allocation top-up for this channel occurred at the end of December:
#262, with an additional 5 PiB granted.
• 3rd Review
Outcome: 5 PiB
Since this issue was submitted under the previous account, it is no longer accessible after the account was deactivated. However, the response records should still be available in Kevin’s email.

Between the last allocation top-up and the deactivation of the previous account, we signed only one approval—granting 1 PiB to Blocklike on January 10.
P.S. I have asked Blocklike to resubmit their application, and their requested quota has been adjusted to account for the previously granted allocation.

Issues or discrepancies reported?

Through this link: (https://datacapstats.io/allocators/f03014641), you can see that my channel has processed five allocation applications so far, covering four different clients. The details are as follows:
1. CaptaiNLP – The first client. Due to allocation review issues and their collaboration node situation, no further allocations were made after July 2024, and the application was closed.
2. Hepta – The second client. Similar to the first, this was during the early stages of the allocator model. After August 2024, they did not continue requesting allocations, and we closed the application.
3. ABGA – The third client, also the early-stage application of Edward. The new application continues the previous allocation, and we maintain good communication. Their sealing performance has been excellent.
4. Blocklike – The fourth client, also Mody - Blocklike’s first application. At that time, we approved 2.7 PiB for them. The new application is now in the process of being handled.

Steps to minimize unfair or risky practices

During the client verification phase, we will leverage our media industry resources to verify and introduce new clients for storage. New clients will also be required to use the official KYC tool to authenticate the legitimacy of their accounts.
For their sealing activities, we will require them to disclose all updates in advance and closely monitor their check reports. If any inconsistencies or illogical issues arise, we will mandate adjustments or suspension and provide corresponding evidence.

Value to the Filecoin ecosystem

We plan to lead by example by uploading our own company’s data to the network, encouraging more media companies to adopt Filecoin for storage and achieving a stronger promotional impact. We are also reaching out to trusted storage platforms to facilitate this initiative, which is one of our short-term plans. More details will be announced in the future.

Confirm you maintained your application standards for all client allocations

Yes

Do you understand that a diligence review will follow and require updates to this issue?

Yes

[metaeraworkops]

Hello @Amin-Foundation @filecoin-watchdog

FYI
fidlabs/allocator-tooling#168 (comment)
#309 (comment)

This is the most up-to-date report for my channel. The previous LDN data is now severely outdated — it’s been over six months since the last submission（soooooo long. Many of the nodes listed can no longer be considered active SPs, and they will not be requesting any further allocation from me.

Please take this into consideration when reviewing the data. I appreciate your understanding — only active clients should be factored into the evaluation.

Thank you.

[Amin-Foundation]

Understood @metaeraworkops, thanks for the heads-up; the compliance review should start promptly!

[filecoin-watchdog]

DataCap Application] Asia blockshain Gaming Alliance # 3 - f03496599 -

ttp://120.48.133.192:58421/piece/baga6ea4seaqj5b2nykln6txwn2e2q66ff4pceapu37kunue3ckulbwm5kscl6ea

After 18% of the download, the server returned a 404 Not Found error, which occurred repeatedly during different stages of the download.

@Amin-Foundation @metaeraworkops
Allocator application indicated that this is an Enterprise-type allocator, and during the application process, it agreed to the following audit rules. This matter should be followed up by the governance team through the appropriate private channel.

Enterprise Data Audit:

• The auditor will request proof of conducting the KYC process with all the clients. Accepted documents include:
  • Government-issued photo identification (e.g., passport, national ID card, driver's license) for key personnel.
    • Proof of address for key personnel (e.g., utility bill, bank statement).
    • Client risk assessment report or due diligence documentation.
    • KYC completion certificate from a recognized third-party KYC provider, if applicable.
    • Confirmation of the client's business purpose (e.g., signed service agreement or statement of intent).
  • The auditor will request proof of conducting a KYB process with the SPs. Accepted documents include:
    • Certificate of incorporation or business registration document.
    • Articles of association or equivalent corporate governance documents.
    • Business license, where applicable.
    • Shareholder register and ownership structure documentation (proof of ultimate beneficial ownership, if relevant).
    • Documentation verifying the identity of key stakeholders and directors (e.g., national ID, passport).
    • KYB report from a third-party compliance or verification service, if available.
    • Right for representation.
  • The auditor will request proof of conducting a non-collusion check between the client and the SP for each relationship. Accepted documents include:
    • Signed non-collusion affidavits from both the client and the SP, declaring no pre-existing ownership or control ties.
    • Organizational charts showing ownership structures of both the client and SP to ensure no overlap in beneficial ownership.
    • Due diligence reports conducted by the allocator or a third-party compliance service.
    • Correspondence or documentation confirming that business agreements were made independently without collusive arrangements.
  • The auditor will request a proof of economic transfer associated with the deal. Accepted documents include:
    • Transaction records showing payment between the client and the SP (e.g., bank transfer receipts, payment processor confirmations).
    • Invoices issued by the SP to the client for storage services.
    • Receipt of payment acknowledgment by the SP.
    • Ledger entries showing economic transfers associated with the specific storage deal.
    • Smart contract logs or blockchain transaction records confirming payment on-chain, if applicable.

[Amin-Foundation]

Thanks for the pass @filecoin-watchdog.

An official request has been shared with the team via Slack, the public recommendation will be shared shortly after supporting documentation is provided and confirmed.

The deadline for sharing the documentation has been set to 26/08/25 at the latest, in order to capture potential top-up prior to the end of the month.

FYI @galen-mcandrew, @Kevin-FF-USA

[metaeraworkops]

Hi @Amin-Foundation

1. Background and Relationship
   The connection between ABGA and the Storage Provider (SP) came through introductions from mutual industry contacts. Prior to joining the MetaEra channel, ABGA and MetaEra already had an established and ongoing collaboration in market promotion and publicity. Based on this long-standing trust and cooperation, ABGA chose to become a user of our channel.
   ABGA and the SP began exploring data collaboration since they became our client. The current cooperation focuses solely on packaging and cold storage of the data, without frequent retrieval requirements. Since both parties are long-term partners and this type of storage does not incur additional economic costs, no payment was involved for this round of data usage.

2.Data Usage Agreement
Both parties signed a Data Usage Agreement, which clearly stipulates that:
• The SP may only package the data provided by ABGA and distribute it to other nodes for cold storage;
• The data cannot be used for any other purposes;
• The data usage is strictly for backup and storage, and is non-commercial.
This agreement was signed one year ago and remains in effect.

3. Proof of Ongoing Cooperation
   The collaboration between ABGA and MetaEra is not limited to data storage, but also extends to marketing and community activities. To substantiate this cooperation, we have included:
   • Screenshots of group discussions between ABGA and the SP regarding data storage;
   • Documentation proving the partnership between MetaEra and ABGA;
   • Files provided by ABGA to MetaEra.
   link：https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1mfMckerK0y8MJbCfr6i0RNAg7khNQCGh

[Amin-Foundation]

Good day @metaeraworkops,

Thanks for the initial deposit on the shared drive, I confirm having access to the first files!

Documentation is still missing, to recap, here are the details we are looking to confirm prior to processing your next top-up:

Validation of client/service provider diligence:
In a nutshell, the intent is to obtain a proof of conducting the KYC process with all the clients.

Accepted documents include:

• Government-issued photo identification (e.g., passport, national ID card, driver’s license) for key personnel.
• Proof of address for key personnel (e.g., utility bill, bank statement).
• Client risk assessment report or due diligence documentation.
• KYC completion certificate from a recognized third-party KYC provider, if applicable. Similar proof of conducting a KYB process with the SPs is required.
• Correspondence or documentation confirming that business agreements were made independently without collusive arrangements.

Validation of business diligence and client readiness:
In a nutshell, the intent is to obtain a proof that you are really operating a for-profit business, that serves the specific entreprises you support

Accepted documents include:

• Confirmation of the client’s business purpose (e.g., signed service agreement or statement of intent).
• Certificate of incorporation or business registration document.
• Articles of association or equivalent corporate governance documents.
• Business license, where applicable.
• Shareholder register and ownership structure documentation (proof of ultimate beneficial ownership, if relevant).
• Documentation verifying the identity of key stakeholders and directors (e.g., national ID, passport).
• KYB report from a third-party compliance or verification service, if available.
  If you have a pitch-deck or a product demo video for your solution feel free to add it as well!
• Right for representation if relevant.

Validation of proof of payment:
In a nutshell, the intent is to confirm that the client-allocator relationship is real via a proof of economic transfer associated with the deal.

Accepted documents include:

• Transaction records showing payment between the client and the SP (e.g., bank transfer receipts, payment processor confirmations).
• Invoices issued by the SP to the client for storage services.
• Receipt of payment acknowledgment by the SP.
• Ledger entries showing economic transfers associated with the specific storage deal.
• Smart contract logs or blockchain transaction records confirming payment on-chain, if applicable.

As of now, there is very little that we can confirm as you essentially provided screenshot to public social media pages, partial email and/or text messages

Deadline for sharing the documentation remains on 26/08/25, but feel free to request an extension if you need more time.

[metaeraworkops]

@Amin-Foundation
Here is a clarification regarding the documentation we have already provided. The requested elements are included within the submitted materials:

1. KYC/KYB Due Diligence
   • Image 9: Based on the official application requirements, ABGA was asked to conduct communication via official channels. This email correspondence includes the business license provided by ABGA.
   • Image 2: This is ABGA’s business license document.
2. Business Authenticity Documents
   • Image 3 (confidential): This is the Data Usage Agreement signed between ABGA and the SP. Since this collaboration is based on a trusted business relationship and the data is only used for cold backup (without indexing or retrieval requirements), the SP does not charge ABGA any storage fees.
   • Image 1: This is the SP’s enterprise certification document.
   • Images 4, 6, and 7: These are records of technical integration discussions between ABGA and the SP in their working group, which demonstrate the authenticity of the collaboration.
3. Proof of Ongoing Business Activity
   • Images 5 and 8: These show additional evidence that both MetaEra and ABGA are actively operating businesses.
   • MetaEra is a well-known Chinese-language Web3 media platform and has provided marketing services for the Filecoin Foundation, which is also how we became aware of the Fil+ program.
   • ABGA has been our long-term partner in market collaboration. They are a highly recognized alliance in Singapore, known for organizing many successful events with strong industry influence. Moreover, we are co-hosting a large-scale event with ABGA at Token2049 Singapore this year, which further demonstrates the authenticity and continuity of our business partnership.

[metaeraworkops]

Hello @Amin-Foundation ,
Looking forward to your feedback. Thank you.

[metaeraworkops]

@Amin-Foundation Hi
How are you doing?
Please let me know if you have more questions.

[Amin-Foundation]

Good day team! Thanks for submitting the documentation and for your patience, I should be able to complete your review shortly!
I am able to confirm that you shared sufficient details for us to complete the review successfully.