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Overview

Submit your work to earn points and climb the leaderboard. All submissions go through a steward review process before being approved.
You must have a complete profile (display name and email) before submitting contributions.

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Submission Process

1

Navigate to Submit Contribution

Click “Submit Contribution” in the sidebar navigation, or access it directly at /submit-contribution.
2

Select Contribution Type

Choose from available contribution types based on your role:
  • Validators: Node upgrades, uptime, network participation
  • Builders: Contracts deployed, GitHub repos, blog posts, tutorials
  • Stewards: Community support, documentation, translations
The selector filters types based on your active roles.
3

Enter Contribution Date

Select the date when you completed the contribution.
Cannot select future dates. Use the actual date you completed the work.
4

Add Description (Optional)

Provide notes or description (up to 1,000 characters):
  • What did you do?
  • Any relevant context?
  • Special considerations for reviewers?
5

Add Evidence

Click ”+ Add Evidence” to include supporting information.For each evidence item, provide:
  • Description: Brief explanation of what this evidence shows
  • URL: Link to the evidence (GitHub, Twitter, blog, etc.)
File uploads are disabled. All evidence must be provided as URLs.
6

Complete reCAPTCHA

Click the reCAPTCHA checkbox to verify you’re not a bot.
reCAPTCHA is required for new submissions to prevent spam. Editing existing submissions does not require reCAPTCHA.
7

Submit for Review

Click “Submit Contribution”. Your submission enters the review queue with status Pending Review.

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Contribution Type Selector

The contribution type selector is organized by category:

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Tab-Based Selection

Contribution types for validators:
  • Node Upgrade
  • Daily Uptime
  • Network Participation
  • Bug Reports (Network)

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Type Details

Each contribution type card shows:
  • Name: Type of contribution
  • Description: What qualifies
  • Point Range: Min-max points (set by stewards during review)
  • Current Multiplier: Global points multiplier
  • Examples: Sample contributions of this type
  • Active Missions: Current campaigns for this type (if any)
Point values are determined by stewards during review based on impact and quality.

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Evidence Guidelines

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URL Evidence

Accepted URL types:

GitHub

  • Repository links
  • Pull request URLs
  • Issue links
  • Commit hashes

Social Media

  • Twitter/X posts
  • LinkedIn articles
  • Medium posts
  • Dev.to articles

Documentation

  • Blog posts
  • Tutorial sites
  • Technical docs
  • Video tutorials (YouTube, etc.)

GenLayer Resources

  • Explorer transactions
  • Deployed contract addresses
  • Testnet interactions

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URL Format

URLs are automatically normalized: 
// You enter:
example.com/page

// System converts to:
https://example.com/page
Ensure URLs are publicly accessible. Private repositories or login-required content cannot be verified by stewards.

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Text Evidence

Use the description field for:
  • Context that can’t be linked
  • Explanations of complex work
  • References to off-platform activities
  • Supplementary information

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reCAPTCHA Verification

Google reCAPTCHA v2 protects the submission system from spam and abuse.

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When Required

  • New submissions: Always required
  • Editing submissions: Not required
  • Resubmitting after rejection: Required

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Troubleshooting reCAPTCHA

Possible causes:
  • Ad blocker interference
  • JavaScript disabled
  • Network connectivity issues
Solutions:
  • Disable ad blockers for this site
  • Enable JavaScript
  • Refresh the page
Cause: reCAPTCHA cannot determine you’re humanSolutions:
  • Complete the image challenges
  • Disable VPN/proxy temporarily
  • Try a different browser
  • Clear cookies and try again
Possible causes:
  • reCAPTCHA token expired (2 minutes)
  • Network error during submission
Solution:
  • Complete reCAPTCHA again
  • Resubmit the form

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Submission States

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Pending Review

Initial state. Your submission is in the review queue waiting for a steward.
  • Appears in “My Submissions” page
  • Can be edited (click Edit button)
  • Can be deleted (click Delete button)
  • No points awarded yet

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More Information Needed

Steward needs additional details or evidence.
  • Check the steward’s reply message
  • Edit your submission to add requested information
  • Resubmit for another review

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Accepted

Approved!
  • Points awarded and added to your total
  • Contribution appears on your public profile
  • Counts toward leaderboard ranking
  • Can be featured as a highlight (at steward discretion)

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Rejected

Not approved
  • No points awarded
  • Check steward’s feedback message
  • Learn what didn’t meet requirements
  • Can submit a different contribution

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Editing Submissions

You can only edit submissions that are Pending Review or More Information Needed.
1

Go to My Submissions

Navigate to “My Submissions” in the sidebar or at /my-submissions.
2

Find Your Submission

Locate the submission you want to edit. Use filters:
  • Filter by status (Pending, Accepted, Rejected, etc.)
  • Search by contribution type
3

Click Edit

Click the “Edit” button on the submission card.
4

Make Changes

You can update:
  • Contribution type (if in pending status)
  • Contribution date
  • Notes/description
  • Evidence items (add, remove, or modify)
Editing resets the review state. Your submission goes back to “Pending Review”.
5

Save Changes

Click “Save Changes”. No reCAPTCHA required for edits.

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Deleting Submissions

Deleting a submission is permanent and cannot be undone.
You can delete submissions that are:
  • Pending Review
  • Rejected
  • More Information Needed
You cannot delete:
  • Accepted submissions (they’re part of your permanent record)
1

Navigate to My Submissions

Go to /my-submissions or click “My Submissions” in the sidebar.
2

Click Delete

Find the submission and click the “Delete” button.
3

Confirm Deletion

A confirmation dialog appears. Click “Yes, Delete” to confirm.

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Best Practices

Be Specific

Provide clear, detailed descriptions of your contribution

Include Evidence

Always add URLs to prove your work - makes review faster

Date Accuracy

Use the actual date you completed the work

Check Requirements

Review contribution type guidelines before submitting

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Increase Approval Chances

  1. Read the type description - Understand what qualifies
  2. Provide multiple evidence links - More proof = easier approval
  3. Add context in notes - Help stewards understand your work
  4. Use quality sources - Public GitHub repos, published blogs, etc.
  5. Be patient - Reviews can take 24-48 hours

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Common Submission Mistakes

Problem: Submission has notes but no URLsSolution: Add at least one URL linking to your work
Problem: Work doesn’t match the selected typeSolution: Review type descriptions carefully, choose correct category
Problem: Submitting the same work multiple timesSolution: Only submit each contribution once. Check My Submissions first.
Problem: Date picker shows tomorrow or future dateSolution: Use the date you actually completed the work (past dates only)

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Missions and Campaigns

Missions are time-limited campaigns for specific contribution types with special focus or bonus points.

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Active Missions

When browsing contribution types:
  • Mission banner appears on relevant types
  • Description explains the mission goal
  • Start/end dates shown
  • May have point bonuses or special recognition

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Submitting for Missions

When submitting:
  1. Contribution type selector highlights active missions
  2. Mission automatically linked to your submission
  3. Stewards prioritize mission-related submissions
  4. May qualify for bonus multipliers or features

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Review Timelines

Typical review times vary by submission volume and steward availability.
  • Expected: 24-48 hours
  • Peak times: Up to 72 hours
  • Complex submissions: May take longer
  • Mission submissions: Often prioritized

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What Happens During Review

  1. Steward assigned to your submission
  2. They verify evidence and check requirements
  3. Point value determined (within type’s range)
  4. Decision made: Accept, Reject, or More Info
  5. You receive notification of the decision

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After Submission

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Check Status

Monitor at /my-submissions:
  • Filter by status
  • See steward replies
  • Track review progress

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Respond to Feedback

If “More Information Needed”:
  1. Read steward’s message carefully
  2. Edit submission to address concerns
  3. Add requested evidence
  4. Resubmit for re-review

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Accepted Contributions

Once accepted:
  • Points immediately added to your total
  • Leaderboard rank updates
  • Appears on your public profile
  • Contribution is permanent (cannot be deleted)

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Troubleshooting

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”Profile incomplete” error

Solution: Complete your profile with display name and email before submitting

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”Please select a contribution type”

Solution: Click on a contribution type card to select it before submitting

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”Please complete the reCAPTCHA verification”

Solution: Scroll down and click the reCAPTCHA checkbox

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”Failed to submit contribution”

Possible causes:
  • Network connectivity issue
  • Session expired
  • Server error
Solution:
  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Refresh the page
  3. Try submitting again
  4. If persists, contact support

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Evidence not saving

Solution: Ensure both description AND URL are filled for each evidence slot before submitting

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Next Steps

Contribution Types

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Evidence Guidelines

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