> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.openvision.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.openvision.network/openvision-declaration/overview.md).

# Overview

OpenVision connects Data Providers with AI researchers and through a collective egocentric data ownership governed by $VISION tokens.

* By hosting a decentralized data availability layer, **AI researchers** can tap into the repository of existing high-quality data collected by OpenVision’s dedicated hardware and access a community of enthusiastic Data Providers. $VISION token is both used to secure decentralized data storage and to reward timely data availability.
* **Data Providers**, either with our crafted mobile apps or OpenVision’ dedicated hardware, can respond to data requests posted by AI researchers by capturing high-quality visual data apposite to such requests.
* **Data Validators**, who are required to pledge a bond in $VISION to perform their duty, will vet uploads before clearing them to enter our canonical repository built upon our decentralized data availability solution.

<figure><img src="/files/FccJCr07AlsjMg2sifF5" alt=""><figcaption><p>OpenVision Governance DAO is owned by all $VISION token holders</p></figcaption></figure>

While AI researchers who post the request will have early and a time-limited exclusive access to the data harvested, the ownership of OpenVision’s decentralized data repository belongs to all $VISION token holders.