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.


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.

  • Node Uptime Keep your nodes online and running for at least one month 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!


Rewards

A total reward pool of $2,500 in $COR tokens is up for grabs!

Rank

Total Reward ($COR)

Immediate Payout

Staked in Pool 1 (28-day lock)

🥇 1st Place

$1,250

$500

$750

🥈 2nd Place

$500

$200

$300

🥉 3rd Place

$200

$100

$100

4th Place

$90

$50

$40

5th Place

$50

$50

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6th–10th Place

$20 each

$20 each

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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:

    • The number of active nodes you maintain during the contest.

    • Your NodeStats performance, which reflects the quality and reliability of your contributions to the network.

    • Bug Reporting and Troubleshooting: Active participation in reporting bugs and troubleshooting issues with Cortensor admins is mandatory. Failure to engage in this process will result in disqualification.


Important Dates

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


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.


Additional Notes

  • Rewards for staked amounts will be locked in Pool 1 with a 28-day lock period.

  • Maintaining smooth node operations is key to maximizing rewards and increasing your chances for future contests.


Testing Focus

This phase will test the precursor to Cortensor’s mining software, including the Cognitive and NodeStats modules (smart contracts). Participants will help refine these core modules, which are essential for managing mining processes and network performance metrics.


Join the Contest

Learn more about the contest and stay updated by joining the Cortensor Discord Community. Let’s build the future of decentralized AI together! 🌐

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