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# Protocol Mechanics

- [How it works](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/protocol-mechanics/how-it-works.md)
- [Challenge](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/protocol-mechanics/challenge.md): The curation mechanism
- [Challenge Flow](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/protocol-mechanics/challenge-flow.md)