The Good Tech Companies - Introducing the Rootstock Hacktivator Program

Episode Date: November 26, 2024

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/introducing-the-rootstock-hacktivator-program-wd78jv4. Join the Rootstock Hacktivator Program to shape the ecosystem with code or educational content. Earn rewards up to $1,000 for your impactful contributions! Check more stories related to tech-stories at: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech-stories. You can also check exclusive content about #rootstock-hacktivator-program, #rootstock, #bitcoin-defi, #blockchain-development, #crypto-reward, #web3-innovation, #code-contributors, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @rootstock_io. Learn more about this writer by checking @rootstock_io's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The Rootstock Hacktivator Program invites developers and content creators to contribute to the Rootstock ecosystem. Submit high-quality code or educational content, and earn rewards of up to $1,000 based on your impact. Contributions are evaluated for innovation, relevance, and practicality, with opportunities for developers and creators worldwide to help grow DeFi on Bitcoin.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Introducing the Rootstock Hacktivator Program. By Rootstock. The Rootstock community is announcing the new Rootstock Hacktivator Program, allowing developers to evolve Rootstock by contributing code or creating educational content. Whether you have an idea for code that would improve the Rootstock experience, or wish to produce educational guides to help developers get the most out of this sidechain. Rewards are available based on the impact and value of your submission. In this blog post, we explore how this program works.

Explore the Hacktivator program in detail and submit your work today. What is the Rootstock Hacktivator program? The Rootstock Hacktivator program is designed for talented community members who want to make the ecosystem an even better place. Your submissions have the potential to help the network evolve and grow with competitive compensation on offer. Contributions can be made at your own pace. All that's required is that they are of a high quality, original, directly relevant to the ecosystem, and accurate. What can you contribute? Code contributions given the diverse array of DAPPs and use cases within Rootstock. The program welcomes contributions in many forms. Perhaps you'd like to add code to the command line interface, making it easier for Web2 and

Web3 developers alike to utilize Rootstock's decentralized infrastructure. Or maybe you can build tools that enrich the experience when votes are cast using ERC-20 tokens, such as graphical representations, countdown timers, or leaderboard displays. Beyond that, there are opportunities to help Rootstock support multiple programming languages including Rust, Python, and Go as the sidechain expands the software development kits, enhancing usability and accessibility for all. Educational content beyond coding. This program welcomes content creators who can create compelling and useful content for Rootstock newcomers and enthusiasts alike. From blog posts covering the latest news and insights within the ecosystem, to on-depth written guides or tutorials for

technical audiences, this is your chance to showcase Rootstock's features and use cases. Videos that walk users through tasks step by step are also encouraged. Who can contribute? Anyone with knowledge and expertise that can benefit the Rootstock community is encouraged to get involved. Submissions will be judged based on a clear set of parameters, including technical accuracy, relevance to the ecosystem, practicality, innovation. From a coding standpoint, higher scores will be awarded to contributions that encourage broader adoption of rootstock, as well as those accompanied by complementary resources and troubleshooting sections. And with content, there will be greater recognition for pieces that include visual elements, high levels of clarity, excellent structure, and clear examples of real-world use

cases. What are the rewards for contributing? Once a code submission becomes a qualified contribution, they will be eligible to receive rewards in one of the following tiers. Contribution Option A Right Pointing Arrow 50 300 USD Contribution Option B and C Right Pointing Arrow 300-700 USD Contribution Option D, E, F and G Right Pointing Arrow 701,000 USD Clear Guidelines have also been established on the desired length for written content and videos, reflecting the greater depth needed for advanced topics. For educational content, the rewards on offer are Blog Post Contribution 50- 250 USD.

Written guides or tutorials contribution, 250, 500 USD. Technical content contribution, 500, 700 USD. Video guides or tutorials contribution, 701,000 USD. How can you get started? As you begin to work on your contribution, take time to ensure it's polished and compliant with Rootstock's evaluation criteria. Once you're ready, you can submit your contribution using this Google form. The team behind the program will also ask for your name or pseudonym and country of residence,

along with your email address, wallet address, and details of the contribution you're making. A brief description of the work, along with a link to the finished product, should also be provided. Once the evaluation process by Rootstock community experts begins, you may be asked to make some revisions to the submission or provide additional context. Rootstock has grown into a vibrant, bustling platform that's bringing DeFi on Bitcoin to the masses, and it's all thanks to people like you. The Rootstock Hacktivator program is here to reward your efforts and give you a greater role in the network's future. Explore the Rootstock Hacktivator

program in detail here. Thank you for listening to this Hackernoon story, read by Artificial Intelligence. Visit hackernoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.