# Discord Roles & Mainnet Privileges

Cortensor's success is driven by community participation in testing and development. Each phase of testing plays a crucial role in refining the network, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and decentralization. Participants who actively contribute to testing and node operation will receive exclusive benefits and long-term privileges.

<mark style="color:orange;">**Earning a Discord Role**</mark> is the primary way to gain access to these privileges. Roles are assigned based on engagement, node operation, and contributions during testing phases. The more roles accumulated, the greater the benefits.

* Phase #1 - Early Birds I
* Phase #2 - Early Birds II
* Phase #3 - Early Birds III
* Phase #4 - Early Birds IV

## **Benefits of Participation**

#### **1. Airdrop Eligibility**

Early supporters and contributors will be recognized and rewarded through airdrop allocations based on their participation in testing phases. Holding a Discord Role increases eligibility and reward potential.

#### **2. Mainnet Privileges**

Users who engage in testing and node operation will receive exclusive access and benefits upon the launch of the mainnet. These include priority access to new features, network incentives, and governance participation.

#### **3. Bonus Rewards**

Node operators and active participants will earn additional rewards based on their Discord Roles. The percentage boost on monthly earnings increases as more roles are accumulated across testing phases.

## **Recognition & Long-Term Impact**

Testers and node operators are essential to Cortensor’s development. The more Discord Roles a participant earns, the greater their contribution and long-term impact within the network. Active involvement in multiple phases enhances both individual rewards and the overall stability of the Cortensor ecosystem.

## **Conclusion**

By participating in Cortensor's testing phases and earning Discord Roles, users play a key role in shaping the future of decentralized AI. This initiative ensures a secure, scalable, and efficient network while providing exclusive advantages to early supporters.


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