Data Contribution Theory

Data Contribution Theory suggests that the value of a participant’s data in a system depends on how much useful, quality information they provide. The more unique and accurate data someone contributes, the greater their contribution to the system’s overall performance or fairness. This concept helps in designing systems where participants are rewarded proportionally to their input, encouraging honest and meaningful data sharing. Essentially, it emphasizes that valuable contributions improve the system, and those who add more useful data should be recognized accordingly.