Closed Alpha Testing Phase #2
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 2,000 $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!
Rewards
Rank
Total Reward
🥇 1st
$50
🥈 2nd
$50
🥉 3rd
$50
🏅 4th
$50
🎖️ 5th
$50
6th–10th
$35 each
11th-20th
$25 each
21th-30th
$15 each
31th-100th
$10 each
Base Rewards
Each node earns $20/month as a base reward.
Additional performance-based incentives apply based on rank and reputation.
Multi-Node Bonus Boost
Operators running multiple nodes receive extra bonuses:
3+ nodes → 10% bonus
5+ nodes → 20% bonus
Role Bonus
If a user holds a role (e.g., miner, oracle, or verifier), they receive an extra 5-10% bonus on top of their total rewards.
Each Node Operator can only have a maximum of 1 or 5 spots per reward tier:
Maximum 1 spot for positions 1st to 5th
Maximum 1 spot for positions 6th to 10th
Maximum 1 spot for positions 11th to 20th
Maximum 1 spot for positions 21st to 30th
Maximum 5 spots for positions 31st to 100th
Example Calculations
Scenario 1: Running 3 Nodes (With Role Bonus)
Base reward: $20 per node x 3 = $60/month
Multi-node bonus (10% of $60): $6
Subtotal: $66
Role bonus (10% of $66): $6.60
Total monthly reward: $72.60 + Additional Rank-Based Rewards
Scenario 2: Running 5 Nodes (With Role Bonus)
Base reward: $20 per node x 5 = $100/month
Multi-node bonus (20% of $100): $20
Subtotal: $120
Role bonus (10% of $120): $12
Total monthly reward: $132 + Additional Rank-Based Rewards
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.
Contest Mechanics
Max Nodes Per User
Participants can operate up to 10 nodes each.
Winner Determination
Winners will be judged based on:
Active Nodes: The number of active nodes maintained during the contest.
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.
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.
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.
Testing Focus
This phase focuses on testing key enhancements for Cortensor’s decentralized AI infrastructure, including node reputation, performance tracking, and ephemeral state handling for future session-based AI tasks.
Core Testing Areas:
CognitiveV2 Module – Enhancing AI inference with improved efficiency and scalability.
NodeStats Module – Expanding tracking capabilities for performance benchmarking and reliability analysis.
Node Reputation & Selection – Introducing reputation-based scoring to optimize task distribution.
Ephemeral State Testing – Evaluating temporary session state tracking, a precursor for future session and router node coordination.
Key Outcomes:
Establish node reputation models for optimized task allocation.
Track performance data to improve reliability and incentivization.
Validate ephemeral state handling for future Session Module integration.
Join the Contest
Let’s build the future of decentralized AI together! 🌐
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