Station Photo Verification is Coming on February 19, 2026
Station Photo Verification (SPV) was introduced in the WeatherXM app over a year ago as an optional feature, allowing station owners to verify their physical installation.
Shortly after, SPV became mandatory for all new station deployments, ensuring that newly activated stations met installation standards from day one.
Starting February 19, 2026, SPV becomes mandatory for all stations across the network.
The proposal to introduce SPV has successfully passed governance voting on Snapshot.
Why SPV?
As the WeatherXM network grows, it is critical to:
- Ensure each station is physically installed and operational
- Prevent misuse, duplicate deployments, or incorrect installations
- Maintain data quality and trust across the network
- Protect the long-term sustainability of rewards
SPV helps achieve this by requiring station owners to verify their installation with photographic proof.
What Is Station Photo Verification?
SPV requires station owners to submit photos of their station installation through the WeatherXM app.
The submitted photos will be reviewed to confirm:
- The station exists physically
- It is properly installed according to guidelines
- The environment matches expected deployment standards
Only verified stations will remain fully eligible for rewards.
What Changes?
Once SPV goes live:
SPV will be effective immediately upon release.
There will be no additional verification window.
- All stations will be required to complete photo verification
- Stations that have not completed verification will not earn rewards until verification is successfully completed
- New stations will require photo verification as part of the activation process
Timeline
- Governance vote: Passed
- SPV feature release: February 19, 2026
SPV will go live on February 19, 2026 and will be effective immediately.
What You Need to Do
For now, no action is required.
Once SPV is released:
- Open the WeatherXM app
- Follow the Station Photo Verification instructions
- Upload the requested photos
- Submit for review
Make sure your station is properly installed and accessible for clear photo capture.
Governance
The SPV implementation follows a successful community vote:
- Governance discussion: https://github.com/orgs/weatherxm-network/discussions/52
- Snapshot proposal (Passed): https://snapshot.box/#/s:weatherxm.eth/proposal/0x12f2a954126c1ce10816843162354539dd684f5e902ea463aa0b05bc221e566d