# Contributing to Cortensor

Cortensor thrives on the active participation and contributions of its diverse community, which includes developers, data scientists, AI enthusiasts, and businesses. This page outlines how individuals and organizations can contribute to the Cortensor ecosystem and the resources available to support these efforts.

### Overview

Cortensor fosters a collaborative environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. By providing the necessary tools, documentation, and support, Cortensor enables contributors to effectively engage and drive innovation within the network.

### Ways to Contribute

**Model Development:**

* Develop and fine-tune AI models for integration into the Cortensor network.
* Share your models via the AI Marketplace, allowing others to use and build upon your work.

**Task Validation:**

* Participate in the validation process to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI inference tasks.
* Utilize Proof of Inference (PoI) and Proof of Useful Work (PoUW) mechanisms to validate and verify results.

**Community Engagement:**

* Contribute to forums, discussions, and collaborative projects.
* Offer feedback, share insights, and help expand the collective knowledge base.

**Documentation and Tutorials:**

* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation to assist new users and contributors.
* Develop tutorials and guides to help others understand and utilize Cortensor’s tools and features.

**Governance Participation:**

* Engage in the decentralized governance process by voting on proposals and contributing to decision-making.
* Play a role in shaping the future direction of Cortensor by participating in governance discussions.

### Resources and Support

**Developer Tools:**

* Access a range of tools designed to support model development, integration, and validation.
* Leverage SDKs, APIs, and other resources to build and deploy AI solutions.

**Comprehensive Documentation:**

* Explore detailed documentation covering all aspects of Cortensor, from setup to advanced usage.
* Stay informed with regular updates that ensure accuracy and relevance.

**Community Support:**

* Connect with a supportive community eager to help with questions and challenges.
* Participate in community events, hackathons, and collaborative projects.

**Incentives and Rewards:**

* Earn tokens for valuable contributions, including model development, task validation, and community engagement.
* Benefit from a transparent reward distribution system that recognizes and incentivizes quality contributions.

