<hr><h2>Join the social-first competition to showcase your best canvases and win from a 250,000 ARC prize pool</h2><h1>Ryzome Challenge</h1><h2>14 Days, Show us what you've built</h2><p>Join innovators worldwide to shape the future of knowledge work</p><p>The <strong>Ryzome Challenge</strong> is a social-first competition where creators publish their best Ryzome canvases and compete for engagement both on-platform (stars) and off-platform (social media). Showcase your creativity, connect with the community, and win from a massive prize pool.</p><p><a href="https://ryzome.ai/challenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);"> Join the Challenge →</a></p><h2>What is the Ryzome Challenge?</h2><p>The Ryzome Challenge is designed to:</p><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p><strong>Showcase Innovation</strong>: Highlight the most creative and impactful canvases built on Ryzome</p></li><li><p><strong>Build Community</strong>: Connect creators and foster knowledge sharing across the platform</p></li><li><p><strong>Reward Excellence</strong>: Recognize outstanding work with substantial prizes and credits</p></li><li><p><strong>Drive Engagement</strong>: Encourage both platform and social media interaction</p></li></ul><p>The competition focuses on <strong>canvas submissions</strong>, not users. Each of your published canvases competes individually on the leaderboard.</p><h2>How to Participate</h2><p></p><h3>1. Create Your Ryzome Account</h3><p>Sign up at <a href="https://ryzome.ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">ryzome.ai</a> if you don't already have an account. You'll need to be logged in to participate in the challenge.</p><h3>2. Build and Publish Your Canvas</h3><p>Create your best work in Ryzome, then publish it to make it eligible for the competition. Only published canvases can be entered.</p><p>You must <strong>publish your canvas</strong> before you can enter it into the competition. Private canvases are not eligible. <a href="/docs/onboarding-tour/publishing-canvas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">Learn how to publish a canvas →</a></p><h3>3. Enter the Competition</h3><p>Visit <a href="https://ryzome.ai/challenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">ryzome.ai/challenge</a> and click "Enter Competition" to submit your published canvas.</p><h3>4. Share on Social Media</h3><p>Post about your canvas on social media with the <strong>#RyzomeChallenge</strong> hashtag. This is required and contributes to your social score.</p><h3>5. Track Your Performance</h3><p>Monitor your ranking and scores on the challenge dashboard. You can update social links and add new submissions throughout the competition.</p><p></p><h2>Entry Requirements</h2><h4>Account Required</h4><p>Must have a Ryzome account and be logged in to participate</p><h4>Published Canvases Only</h4><p>Only published canvases can be entered into the competition</p><h4>Social Media Required</h4><p>Must share canvas on social media with #RyzomeChallenge</p><h4>Submission Limits</h4><p>Maximum 5 canvas entries per participant, 5 social links per submission</p><h2>Scoring System</h2><p>Your <strong>Total Score</strong> is calculated as: <strong>Platform Score + Social Score</strong></p><h3>Platform Score</h3><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p><strong>Canvas stars × 10 points</strong></p></li></ul><p>Each star your published canvas receives on the Ryzome platform contributes 10 points to your total score.</p><h3>Social Score</h3><p>Points are awarded based on engagement with your social media posts:</p><table style="min-width: 418px"><colgroup><col style="width: 140px"><col style="width: 253px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p><strong>Platform</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p><strong>Engagement Type</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>Points</strong></p></th></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p><strong>Twitter/X</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Likes</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Retweets</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Quote Tweets</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Views</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Comments</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p><strong>Youtube</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>VIews</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Likes</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="140"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="253"><p>Comments</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>3</p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Content Bonuses</h3><p>Your social score gets multiplied based on content type:</p><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p><strong>Video content</strong>: 1.5x multiplier</p></li><li><p><strong>Thread with visuals</strong>: 1.2x multiplier</p></li><li><p><strong>Single tweet</strong>: 1.0x multiplier (no bonus)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Pro tip</strong>: Video content gives the highest bonus! Consider creating video posts about your canvas for maximum impact.</p><h2>Prize Distribution</h2><p><strong>Main Prizes</strong></p><table style="min-width: 125px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>Rank</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>ARC Reward</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>Ryzome Credits</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></th></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>1st Place</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>80,000 ARC</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>5,000 credits</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>2nd Place</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>40,000 ARC</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>3,000 credits</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>3rd Place</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>25,000 ARC</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>1,500 credits</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>4th-10th</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>5,000 ARC each</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>500 credits each</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2>Special Categories</h2><table style="min-width: 294px"><colgroup><col style="width: 219px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="219"><p><strong>Category</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>ARC Reward</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><strong>Ryzome Credits</strong></p></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></th></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="219"><p><strong>Trending Winner</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>10,000 ARC</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>1,000 credits</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="219"><p><strong>Community Choice</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>10,000 ARC</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p>700 credits</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Total Prize Pool</strong>: 250,000 ARC + Thousands of Ryzome credits</p><h2>Rules &amp; Fair Play</h2><p><strong>Important</strong>: The competition has built-in fair play measures including manual review of top 20 entries and detection of unusual engagement patterns.</p><h3>Key Rules</h3><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 14 days from competition start</p></li><li><p><strong>Hashtag Required</strong>: All social posts must include #RyzomeChallenge</p></li><li><p><strong>Update Cooldown</strong>: 24-hour cooldown between social link updates</p></li><li><p><strong>Maximum Submissions</strong>: 5 canvases per participant</p></li><li><p><strong>Public Posts</strong>: Social media posts must be public to count</p></li><li><p><strong>Authentic Engagement</strong>: Unusual engagement patterns will be flagged for review</p></li></ul><h3>Supported Social Platforms</h3><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p><strong>Twitter/X</strong>: All engagement types tracked</p></li><li><p><strong>YouTube</strong>: Views, likes, and comments counted</p></li><li><p><strong>LinkedIn</strong>: Basic engagement tracking</p></li><li><p><strong>Blog Posts</strong>: Custom content with engagement metrics</p></li></ul><h2>Tips for Success</h2><h3>Canvas Creation</h3><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p>Focus on high-quality, visually appealing canvases</p></li><li><p>Use rich content: images, videos, interactive elements</p></li><li><p>Create canvases that tell a compelling story or solve interesting problems</p></li><li><p>Polish your canvas before publishing - first impressions matter</p></li></ul><h3>Social Media Strategy</h3><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p><strong>Prioritize video content</strong> for the 1.5x multiplier</p></li><li><p>Create engaging threads with visuals for 1.2x bonus</p></li><li><p>Post across multiple platforms to maximize reach</p></li><li><p>Engage with other participants to build community</p></li><li><p>Use compelling captions that encourage interaction</p></li></ul><h3>Platform Engagement</h3><ul class="accent-bullets"><li><p>Share your canvas with the Ryzome community</p></li><li><p>Engage with other submissions by starring quality work</p></li><li><p>Participate in platform discussions about your canvas</p></li><li><p>Leverage your existing network to drive initial engagement</p></li></ul><p><strong>Remember</strong>: The leaderboard ranks individual canvas submissions, not users. Focus on making each submission as strong as possible!</p><h2>Getting Started</h2><p>Ready to compete? Here's what to do next:</p><ol class="steps-list"><li><p><strong>New to Ryzome?</strong> Start with our <a href="/docs/quick-start" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">Quick Start</a> guide<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Need to publish a canvas?</strong> Learn about <a href="/docs/onboarding-tour/publishing-canvas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">publishing a canvas</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Want to improve your skills?</strong> Take the <a href="/docs/onboarding-tour" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">Onboarding Tour</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Ready to compete?</strong> Visit <a href="https://ryzome.ai/challenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);">ryzome.ai/challenge</a></p></li></ol><h3>Join the Challenge Today</h3><p>Showcase your creativity, connect with innovators, and compete for substantial rewards</p><p><a href="https://ryzome.ai/challenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cursor-pointer box-border border-b hover:border-b-[2px] transition-all duration-75 " style="text-decoration: none; border-color: var(--portal-accent-color);"> Start Competing →</a></p>

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