# Curators **Curators** will be in charge of verifying and validating the proof submitted by potential badge receivers. They will be able to generate a challenge if they have discovered that the evidence submitted by the potential badge receiver is fake or inaccurate. In order to generate this [challenge](/protocol-mechanics/challenge.md), curators will have to provide their evidence for why they consider that the data provided is not veridic. {% hint style="info" %} Providing incentives for curators to review the evidence and raise challenges when necessary carefully, helps to ensure that only deserving candidates receive badges and protects the reputation and integrity of the certifications. {% endhint %} Their profit will come from a percentage of the deposit left by the potential badge receiver. Providing incentives for curators to carefully review the evidence and raise challenges when necessary, helps to ensure that only deserving candidates receive badges and protects the reputation and integrity of the certifications. Every user can be a curator, for more information about how to start & earn curating follow this [step by step guide](/how-to-guides/how-to-curate.md). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://doc.thebadge.xyz/protocol-participants/curators.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.