Quick Start (5 Minutes)

Follow this guide to upload your first audio dataset in five minutes.

Before You Start

You will need:

• A wallet address (Sui network)
• One or more audio files in MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, or OGG format
• Required: Basic information about your dataset (title, description, languages, tags)
• Required: Content categorization (use case, content type, domain)
• Required: Individual title and description for each audio file
• Optional but recommended: Technical audio specs (sample rate, channels, codec, bit depth)
• Optional but recommended: Speaker demographics (count, age, gender, accent)

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet (1 minute)

1. Visit SONAR platform
2. Click "Connect Wallet"
3. Select your preferred wallet (Sui Web3 compatible)
4. Sign the authentication message
5. You are now authenticated and ready to upload

Step 2: Select Your Audio Files (1 minute)

1. Click "Upload Dataset" button
2. Select one or more audio files from your computer
3. Review file details: duration, format, size
4. Click "Next"

Step 3: Add Comprehensive Metadata (2 minutes)

Provide detailed information about your audio across multiple sections. The form uses collapsible sections for easy navigation:

Click "Continue" when you've filled in all required fields.

Step 4: Review and Encrypt (1 minute)

Review your metadata. Everything looks good?

1. Click "Encrypt and Upload"
2. Your browser will encrypt your audio locally (this takes a moment)
3. You will see encryption progress
4. Once complete, your encrypted audio uploads to decentralized storage
5. Click "Next"

Step 5: Verify (2-3 minutes, automatic)

SONAR now analyzes your audio automatically. This includes:

• Quality analysis (duration, sample rate, volume)
• Copyright detection (checking against known works)
• Transcription (converting speech to text if applicable)
• AI analysis (content safety, insights)

You will see progress as each stage completes. This typically takes 2-3 minutes per file.

Step 6: Publish (1 minute)

Once verification passes:

1. Review your verification results
2. See your estimated rarity score (0-100)
3. Click "Publish to Blockchain"
4. Sign the transaction in your wallet
5. Wait for blockchain confirmation (a few seconds)
6. Done! Your dataset is now on SONAR

What Happens Next?

Earn Your First Points

Points are calculated automatically based on:

• Rarity Score (0-100): How unique and valuable is your audio?
• Quality: Technical audio quality (sample rate, volume, clarity)
• Specificity: How detailed and specific is the content?
• Bulk Bonus: If you submitted 100+ samples in one upload
• Early Contributor: Bonus if you are among first creators
• Verification: Bonus if AI verified all claims

A typical first submission earns 100-500 SONAR tokens. Rare, high-quality audio can earn 10x more.

Tips for Higher Scores

• Be Specific: Instead of "dog barking," say "Golden Retriever barking during play, outdoor environment"
• Focus on Rarity: Rare sounds get 3-5x multipliers. Endangered species, vintage equipment, uncommon accents
• High Quality: Use good recording equipment. High sample rate (48kHz or better) and professional quality settings add points
• Detailed Audio Metadata: Accurate sample rates, channel info, and codec details help with scoring
• Complete Speaker Labels: Specifying speaker demographics (age, gender, accent) makes data more valuable
• Proper Categorization: Correct use case and content type help buyers find your data
• Per-File Descriptions: Individual titles and descriptions for each file improve discoverability
• Bulk Contributions: Submitting 100+ samples of one subject gives a 2x multiplier the first time
• First to Market: Be the first to submit a subject for bonuses

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

• Learn about the Rarity System - How scores are calculated
• Upload More Datasets - Detailed guide for advanced options
• Check the Leaderboard - See where you rank globally
• Strategy Guide - Tips for maximizing earnings