Pardon System
A Living, Evolving Security System
DIVINE's blacklist is not a static database of addresses - it's a dynamic, evolving system that automatically evaluates, pardons, and removes addresses based on sophisticated rules. This approach ensures the system remains accurate over time, avoids false positives, and gives traders a path to redemption.
Automated Forgiveness
Our pardoning system was built on a simple principle: people make mistakes and deserve second chances. Unlike most blacklist systems that permanently ban addresses, DIVINE implements a graduated approach:
Time-Based Cleanup Rules
Blacklisted wallets can be automatically pardoned based on both time elapsed and the nature of their offense:
New Wallet Bans: Automatically pardoned after a short period
Cooldown Violations: Removed after a brief monitoring period
Volume Concentration Issues: Cleared after a short evaluation time
One-Time Offenders: Pardoned after a longer observation period
This tiered approach means less serious offenses receive shorter penalties, while more severe manipulation results in longer blacklist periods.
How the Pardoning System Works
DIVINE's pardon mechanism operates through three primary components:
1. Classification-Based Cleanup
The system categorizes blacklist entries based on the reason for their ban. Each violation type is assigned to a specific category:
New Wallet Violations: Addresses flagged for being too new or showing suspicious initial activity
Cooldown Infractions: Wallets that attempted to trade during their temporary restriction period
Volume Concentration Issues: Addresses responsible for abnormal trading concentrations
Each category has a specific "forgiveness period" after which addresses are automatically removed from the blacklist. The system processes these rules daily to ensure timely rehabilitation.
2. One-Time Offender Pardons
The system distinguishes between habitual manipulators and one-time mistakes:
Addresses blacklisted only once for pump and dump behavior
After a sufficient period without further violations
Automatically pardoned and given a second chance
This reflects our understanding that legitimate traders may occasionally engage in behavior that looks suspicious but isn't malicious.
3. Cooldown Expiration
Instead of permanent bans for minor issues:
Addresses placed in a temporary cooldown period
Automatically returned to good standing when cooldown expires
System regularly cleans up expired cooldowns
Why This Matters for Traders
A dynamic blacklist provides several advantages over static systems:
Reduced False Positives: Legitimate traders incorrectly flagged won't suffer permanent consequences
Adaptive Protection: The system evolves with changing market conditions and trader behaviors
Fresh Start Opportunity: Traders who made mistakes can reform and return to good standing
Better Signal Quality: Ensures DIVINE doesn't unnecessarily restrict its dataset, leading to more comprehensive analysis
The Philosophy Behind Pardoning
DIVINE's pardoning system reflects a core belief: security systems should protect without being unnecessarily punitive. By implementing a sophisticated pardoning mechanism, we:
Focus on current threats rather than historical data
Acknowledge that legitimate trading can sometimes resemble suspicious patterns
Prevent the blacklist from becoming bloated with outdated entries
Maintain system accuracy over long periods of time
The result is a security system that's both robust against current threats and fair to legitimate market participants.
"Everyone deserves a second chance - even the paper-handed degens who aped out too early."
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