Project ZKM Launches Phase 2 of Early Contributor Program

3 min readNov 1, 2023

Project ZKM, a platform for building scalable and privacy-preserving applications using zero-knowledge technology, has announced the launch of Phase 2 of its Early Contributor Program (ECP). The ECP is a structured initiative by Project ZKM intended to encourage open-source productive community participation and reward contributors with exclusive opportunities.

What is Phase 2 of the ECP?

Phase 2 of the ECP introduces two new features: the Contributor POINTS System and the Contributor Board.

Contributor POINTS System

The Contributor POINTS System is a mechanism to acknowledge and reward contributions made by and to the Project ZKM community. Each contribution garners several POINTS, which will open exclusive Project ZKM reward opportunities.

Contributor Board

The Contributor Board is a bounty platform listing tasks, projects, and challenges that contribute heavily to the Project ZKM mission. Completion of these tasks can not only yield POINTS but also enrich the contributor experience by providing opportunities for self-development, particularly regarding further education in the zero-knowledge space.

The Contributor Board can be accessed at http://points.zkm.io. Some examples of tasks that can be found on the board are:

Contributor campaign article
Contributor Points Program launch Tweet
Video Showcase
Fork and Contribute
Etc

How to join Phase 2 of the ECP?

To join Phase 2 of the ECP, participants need to visit http://zkm.io/ecp and follow the instructions.

Participants who have already joined Phase 1 of the ECP will automatically be enrolled in Phase 2. However, they will still need to create an account on the Contributor Board and link it with their existing accounts.

What is the goal of Phase 2 of the ECP?

The goal of Phase 2 of the ECP is to create a thriving open-source community of varied skill levels to help drive the growth of zero-knowledge technology and, by extension, actively shape the future of blockchain and digital systems.

Project ZKM believes that zero-knowledge technology is one of the most promising areas of blockchain innovation, as it enables scalable and privacy-preserving applications that can benefit various industries and sectors. By engaging and rewarding contributors through the ECP, Project ZKM hopes to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where anyone can learn, create, and share their ideas using zero-knowledge technology.

What is next for Phase 2 of the ECP?

Phase 2 of the ECP is just the beginning of Project ZKM’s journey to build a vibrant and diverse community around zero-knowledge technology. In the coming weeks, Project ZKM will share more details about its Education Hub, a platform where contributors can access curated resources and courses on zero-knowledge technology. The Education Hub will also feature interactive quizzes and exercises to test and improve one’s knowledge and skills.

Project ZKM invites anyone who is interested in zero-knowledge technology to join Phase 2 of the ECP and become part of this exciting movement.

To learn more about Project ZKM and its ECP, visit http://zkm.io/ecp or join their Discord server at http://discord.zkm.io.