Aleo Deploy Incentives: igniting innovation and collaboration
Aleo, the pioneering blockchain platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of Deploy Incentives for Testnet 3 Phase III. After garnering invaluable feedback from talented teams building on Aleo, the platform has significantly improved its network following a recent reset. Now, with enhanced updates in place, Aleo is ready to test the network’s core functionality and incentivize developers with 5 million Aleo Credits.
This article delves into the details of the Deploy Incentives program, providing developers with an opportunity to showcase their skills and become early adopters of the Aleo network before its mainnet launch.
Fostering Innovation and Recognition:
Participating in the Deploy Incentives program offers developers a chance to gain recognition from the Aleo core team and the wider community. By deploying high-quality programs on Aleo’s testnet, developers not only have a shot at winning rewards but also open doors to future opportunities and support. Aleo is committed to nurturing developers by offering grants, bug bounties, and more to those who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication.
Program Scope and Categories:
The Deploy Incentives program welcomes applications of all types, allowing developers to explore their creativity and build applications that leverage the unique properties of Aleo. While Aleo provides five use case categories as suggestions, developers have the freedom to submit applications from any domain. The categories include:
- Gaming: Turn-based games, table games, role-playing games.
- Identity & Authentication: Decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), namespace resolvers, KYC/AML solutions.
- Zero-Knowledge Decentralized Finance (ZeFi): Dark pools and mixers, decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, stablecoins.
- Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning (zkML): Single/multi-layer neural networks, computational integrity, ZK anomaly/fraud detection.
- Voting & Governance: Private on-chain voting, private DAO infrastructure.
Credit Distribution and Selection Process:
The 5 million Aleo Credits will be distributed among the top 10 programs deployed on Aleo’s on-chain program registry. An esteemed committee of Aleo ambassadors and core team members will review and vote on all qualifying applications. The judging criteria will encompass factors such as novelty, user experience, engineering quality, functionality, popularity, and user interface. Ambassador votes will account for 66.6% of the overall outcome, while the core team votes will account for 33.3%.
Submitting a Deployed Program:
To be considered for the Deploy Incentives program, developers must meet the submission requirements and follow the outlined instructions. The requirements include:
- Writing the program in Leo, Aleo’s programming language.
- Deploying the program to Aleo’s on-chain program registry.
- Submitting an official application through the Deploy Incentives Submission Form, providing all requested information.
Developers must ensure they meet these requirements and submit their deployed programs between June 21st and July 24th to be eligible for consideration.
Timeline and Rewards:
The judging of applications will occur between July 25th and August 15th, with winners being notified on August 16th and added to the public leaderboard. Rewards will be distributed using the Aleo wallet address provided in the official application submission. However, rewards will only be distributed after the mainnet launch, following successful KYC/AML verification and OFAC screening.
The Aleo article about this: https://www.aleo.org/post/launching-aleo-deploy-incentives
Conclusion:
Aleo’s Deploy Incentives program marks an exciting milestone in its journey towards a secure and privacy-focused blockchain platform. By incentivizing developers to deploy innovative programs on the testnet, Aleo fosters collaboration and drives the development of unique applications across various domains. This program serves as a stepping stone for developers to showcase their talents, receive recognition from the Aleo community, and potentially secure future opportunities within the Aleo ecosystem. As the deadline approaches, developers are encouraged to seize this opportunity, unleash their creativity, and contribute to the growth of the Aleo network. For more information on requirements and eligibility, developers can refer to the Ecosystem Contributor Program Terms of Service provided by Aleo.
Apply here!
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