Overview of the Writing Contest Series
The Nexus Mutual DAO Community team is sponsoring the Staying Safe in DeFi Writing Contest, which aims to improve both the quantity and quality of content related to staying safe in DeFi.
The program will span several months with different themes/seasons.
- Each season will last one month. When a season concludes, the Community team will select the top three (3) submissions and those content creators will share a prize pool of 800 USDC.
- The winners of each round will be announced before the next season begins.
Get Involved in the Contest!
You can submit your own original content; or
You can act as a scout and submit content created by other DeFi writers.
- Note: Scouts can submit entries for other content creators. If that content is chosen, scouts can earn 50 USDC but the remainder of the prize will go to the original content creator.
Requirements
Submissions should be at least 250 words in length. To enter the contest, please create written content on a publicly accessible platform, such as:
- Twitter / X article or threads
- Long-form Lens or Farcaster posts
- Mirror articles
- Blog posts
Review and Selection Process
The DAO Community Team will select the top three (3) submissions based on:
- Strength of the writing
- Accuracy of the information provided
- Relevance for the season's themes
Please note that content that includes the following will not be eligible:
- Basic content that is recycled, remixed or hyped
- Only audio or video content–there needs to be a written component
- Partnership offers
Season 1: Staying Safe in DeFi — Now Accepting Submissions ✅
Season 1 of the Safe in DeFi Writing Contest will be active during the month of May 2024.
Season 1 Topics
For the first season, we encourage writers to submit content related to the following themes:
- Top 10 scariest things about participating in onchain markets
- I got hacked, what do I do now?
- DeFi Safety 101
To participate, please submit your work through our Staying Safe in DeFi Writing Contest Entries Form.
Season 2: Risks in DeFi — Will Accept Submissions in June ⏳
Season 2 of the Staying Safe in DeFi Writing Contest is scheduled to run for the month of June 2024.
Season 2 Topics
For the second season, we’ll encourage writers to review the different types of DeFi risks.
Content submitted for the second season of the contest can be on the following topics but is not limited to them:
- A practical guide for non-technical DeFi users to understand DeFi risks
- Risks 101 - Ways to approach risks while navigating life, safeguarding assets and managing holdings
- Comparing DeFi risks with TradFi risks
Season 3: Sharing Risks with Nexus Mutual — Will Accept Submissions in July ⏳
Season 3 of the Staying Safe in DeFi Writing Contest is scheduled to run for the month of July 2024.
Season 3 Topics
For the third season, we’ll encourage writers to highlight how Nexus Mutual can help people stay safe while participating in DeFi.
Content submitted for the third season of the contest can be on the following topics but is not limited to them:
- Protecting against risk by buying cover
- The Nexus Mutual Ecosystem 101: Staking pools, ecosystem partners and members
- Future Horizons for Risk Sharing within Nexus Mutual
FAQ
What types of submissions are welcome?
We welcome submissions that include original written content that addresses safety in DeFi, specifically focusing on the risks involved and possible mitigation measures. The content must be at least 250 words long and can be published on publicly accessible platforms such as Twitter or X threads, Lens, Farcaster, Mirror, or blogs. The content should aim to bring value to the DeFi ecosystem by providing clear, plain-language explanations and viable solutions, potentially incorporating Nexus Mutual's product offerings.
Which kind of submissions will be ineligible for the contest?
Contributions will be ineligible to win any prizes if they include any content that is basic and lacks originality, such as recycled, remixed, or overly hyped material. Additionally, submissions in the form of only audio or video content, as well as partnership offers, will not be eligible for the contest. The program seeks substantive written pieces that contribute meaningful insights into DeFi safety.
What are the steps to get involved?
To get involved in the contest, participants should first create their content according to the specified guidelines. Once the content is ready and published on an eligible platform, the participant should share their work by posting it in the Nexus Mutual Discord's #dao-forum channel in the Safe in DeFi thread.
What is the prize amount for the winners?
The prize amount for the victors is set at a total pool of 800 USDC, which will be shared among the top three (3) content creators for each season (1st place: 400 USDC, 2nd Place: 250 USDC, 3rd place: 150 USDC). The winners are determined by the DAO Community Team, and will be announced at the end of the month following each contest season. If there are no entries meeting the quality standards, the full prize pool, or part of it, may be carried over to the prize pool for the next season.
