Closed Alpha Testing Phase #1

The Cortensor Closed Alpha Testing Contest is an exciting opportunity for early supporters to contribute to the development of the decentralized AI network while earning $COR rewards. By participating, you’ll help shape the future of decentralized AI and strengthen the Cortensor ecosystem.

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Contest Rules

Stake Requirement

• Stake $10 worth of $COR per node on Pool 3 to ensure you are recognized as an early supporter and valued community member.

• Rewards will be sent to the address used to stake. This address cannot be changed, and it will serve as the only way to verify and qualify as a participant in the contest.

Node Uptime

• Keep your nodes online and running for at least 30 days to 45 days to qualify for rewards.

Bug Reporting

• Actively communicate with Cortensor admins to report and troubleshoot any issues or bugs encountered during the contest.

• Failure to report bugs may result in disqualification.

Disqualification Rights

• Cortensor reserves the right to disqualify any participant at its sole discretion if behavior or activity is deemed harmful to the network or inconsistent with the contest’s spirit.

Long-Term Commitment

• Maintaining node uptime beyond the contest period increases your chances for future $COR airdrops during the devnet, testnet, and mainnet phases.

Detailed Guidelines

• Additional rules and guidelines will be available in the Cortensor Discord. Join to stay updated!

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Rewards

Rank	Total Reward	On the Spot	Staked on Pool 1
🥇 1st	$2,500	$1000	$1500 (28-day lock)
🥈 2nd	$1000	$400	$600 (28-day lock)
🥉 3rd	$400	$200	$200 (28-day lock)
🏅 4th	$200	$100	$100 (28-day lock)
🎖️ 5th	$100	$100	-
6th–10th	$50 each	$50	-
11th-20th	$35 each	$35	-
21th-30th	$20 each	$20

Note: Rewards will be sent to the address used to stake. This address cannot be changed, and it will serve as the only way to verify and qualify as a participant in the contest.

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Contest Mechanics

Max Nodes Per User

• Participants can operate up to 10 nodes each.

Winner Determination

• Winners will be judged based on:

  1. Active Nodes: The number of active nodes maintained during the contest.

  2. NodeStats Performance: Reflects the quality and reliability of your contributions to the network.

     • Ping & Global Ping: Measures node responsiveness and uptime across the network.

     • State Metrics: Tracks performance in Create, Prepare, Precommit, and Commit states.

     • Counters & Points: Logs task entries and outcomes to assess reliability and accuracy.

     These metrics ensure fair evaluation and reward meaningful contributions.

  3. Bug Reporting and Troubleshooting:

     • Bug Reporting: Participants must actively report bugs during the testing phase.

     • Troubleshooting: Work collaboratively with Cortensor admins to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

     • Earn Points: Points will be awarded for identifying and reporting bugs.

     • Disqualification: Failure to engage in bug reporting and troubleshooting will result in disqualification.

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Important Dates

• Start Date: Early December 2024. The exact date will be announced soon.

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Why Participate?

• Earn $COR rewards while helping test the Cortensor ecosystem.

• Gain priority for future airdrops during the devnet, testnet, and mainnet phases.

• Shape the future of decentralized AI and become a pioneer in the Cortensor community.

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Testing Focus

This phase will test the precursor to Cortensor’s mining software, including:

1. Cognitive Module: Orchestrates the mining process through the Proof of Useful Work (PoUW) state machine.

2. NodeStats Module: Tracks performance metrics, laying the groundwork for future reputation systems.

Participants will help refine these critical modules to ensure a robust network infrastructure.

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Join the Contest

• Learn more and stay updated by joining the Cortensor Discord Community.

Let’s build the future of decentralized AI together! 🌐