Overview

We're amped to kick off the first act of Zeta’s Creators Grant, our initiative dedicated to rewarding professional content creators and KOLs who create banger content about Zeta across various social media platforms. This grant is all about spreading awareness of our protocol and community, contributing to our overarching mission to dismantle the historical barriers of DeFi, and onboarding new users to the best perps trading exchange on Solana and beyond.

Whether trading is your bread and butter, or you're passionate about educating users on DeFi; whether you're a pro threadoor or a video wizard; whether you're producing content in English or any other language, this grant might just be your call.

Unleash your creativity, share your work with us, get rewarded for your contribution, and enjoy the Zeta community vibes in the meantime.

Act 1 of the Zeta Creators Grant starts now!

Here's everything you need to know.

TL;DR

🎯 Target: Professional creators and KOLs meeting the eligibility criteria described in this article

🏆 Rewards: 1.5M Z-Score to be distributed among the top-50 in the leaderboard

🗓️ Submission timeline: Today - April 30th

🔃 Application process: publish your content centered around Zeta, fill out the Zeta Creators Grant - Application Form, drop a DM in our Discord - ✍️ | #Creators-grant channel

Creators Grant Act 1 - The Essentials

Duration

Riding the wave of the recently launched Z Fight Club (Zeta’s gamified ambassadors program), the Zeta Creators Grant will unfold into two distinct phases. The transition between these phases will be distinctly marked by the upcoming launch and airdrop of the $Z token.

Zeta Creators Grant - First Act takes off today. Applications are open until April 30th, 2024.

This initial contest is just the beginning. After this pilot phase - where we will be gathering feedback and fine-tuning - the initiative will evolve into its next chapter, with rewards distributed in $Z tokens. We're here for the epic ride, ready to craft lasting bonds with creators who light up our protocol and community with their spark.

Rewards

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, we're deep into Z-Score Season 2 at Zeta, and this season rolls on right up until the $Z TGE drops (official date yet to be announced - keep those eyes peeled). Your Z-Score is your golden ticket - it’s what puts you in the running for the $Z token airdrop and decides your slice of the $Z token pie. The mantra is simple: live, love, and stack that Z-Score.

Jumping into the Zeta Creators Grant, we've set aside a substantial 1.5M Z-Score pool for the creators behind the top 50 standout pieces in the first act. Rewards will be distributed by May 7th, according to the official leaderboard.

Additionally, you’ll soon be able to pump up your rewards by slipping your unique referral link into your content about Zeta (our Referral Program is right around the corner – make sure to turn on your notifications!)

Wondering how to secure your spot on the top-50 leaderboard and how to throw your name into the mix? Just keep reading.

Eligibility Criteria

This call to arms is specifically intended for pro creators and KOLs who have already built their own communities. Therefore, we've established some minimum requirements that applicants must meet.

If you find yourself not meeting these criteria but are still eager to create engaging content about Zeta, the Z Fight Club might just be the perfect battleground for you!

Important note: our focus is on communities deeply immersed in the crypto scene to qualify for this grant. Have a page filled with adorable kitty videos? While that's heartwarming, it won't qualify here (but seriously, keep it up!).

To be eligible for the Grant, creators must meet at least one of the following criteria, in line with the platform chosen to distribute the content submitted for the grant:

• X (formerly Twitter): Minimum of 2,000 followers

• Blogs or newsletters (Medium, Substack, Mirror, and similar): Minimum of 2,000 followers/subscribers

• YouTube: Minimum of 10,000 subscribers

• Reddit: Subreddits with at least 10,000 members, or accounts with a minimum Karma of 5k (posts) and 2k (comments). For individual accounts, content must be shared in Subreddits with at least 10,000 members.

• Others (Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more): Minimum of 20,000 followers

Z-Score Grant Allocation

The core objective of our Creators Grant is to highlight the 50 most outstanding submissions, distributing the 1.5M Z-Score among creators who contribute the most value to the Zeta protocol. To ensure fairness, we will evaluate submissions using a system that weighs three core metrics, each rated from 1 to 10, as described below. The final score derived from this system will determine the leaderboard positioning and Z-Score allocation among the top-50.

1. Format (Weight: 20%)

This metric dives into the effort put in by creators when crafting their content. We're talking about the sweat equity involved in post-production for videos, the depth of analysis in blog posts or threads, and so on. Each format earns a score based on its complexity, with higher scores reflecting more time and energy invested.

2. Quality (Weight: 30%)

This metric delves into the heart of your content, assessing its depth, creativity, and appeal.

Whether you're crafting an educational masterpiece that unpacks Zeta's roadmap, Z-Score, and $Z token, or you're diving into the perps world with tutorials, reviews, and practical experiences showcasing your skills on Zeta, your content should not just be well-crafted but downright exceptional. The louder the wow, the higher the score!

3. Performance (Weight: 50%)

Here's where the rubber meets the road. Views and engagement are the name of the game, and the more buzz you generate, the higher you'll score in this category (and the higher your rewards, once the Referral Program is released).

How to Apply

Now that the rules are clear, let's dive into how to get in on the action. The application process is as easy as trading on Zeta:

• Unleash your creativity and publish your Zeta-centric content. Choose the format and platform you want, you know your audience. Need a little inspo boost? Check out the Zeta Creators - Playbook: your ultimate cheat sheet for mastering all things Zeta Markets, ensuring you're never short on ideas.

• Now that your content is live, submit your application through the Zeta Creators Grant - Official Form. If you've shared your content across multiple channels, be sure to include all the links to maximize your performance score. Feeling extra creative? You can submit the form multiple times if you've created more than one piece of about Zeta.

• Hop on our Discord and drop a DM in the ✍️ | #Creators-grant channel. Connect with our community, share your work to amplify your content’s reach, and vibe with other Zeta creators. This channel will also be used for support, providing updates, revealing the official leaderboard, and reaching out to the winners to distribute their prizes.

Remember to follow all of these steps... And that’s it!

Ready to climb the top-50? LFZ!

Relevant Sources

• Zeta Creators Grant - Application Form

• Zeta Creators - Playbook

Act 1 - Leaderboard & Z-Score Allocations