# Getting Started

Welcome to Built By DAO contribution! This guide helps you begin earning EQTBLT through meaningful work.

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### 🚀 Contribution Overview

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|   📋 Onboard   | 🔧 First Task | 📈 Build Skills |      💎 Earn      |
| :------------: | :-----------: | :-------------: | :---------------: |
| Complete setup |  Start small  |  Grow capacity  | Accumulate EQTBLT |

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**🎯 Purpose:** Transform your time and skills into equity stake

**💎 Benefit:** Every contribution earns EQTBLT tokens
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### 📋 Before You Start

#### Required Steps

| Step | Action              | Status         |
| ---- | ------------------- | -------------- |
| 1️⃣  | Join as member      | ✅ Required     |
| 2️⃣  | Set up wallet       | ✅ Required     |
| 3️⃣  | Complete onboarding | ✅ Required     |
| 4️⃣  | Join Discord        | 📢 Recommended |

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#### Member Status

You need active membership to contribute:

| Requirement             | How to Verify            |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------ |
| 🎫 **Membership NFT**   | Check wallet for token   |
| ✅ **Active status**     | Dashboard shows "Active" |
| 💳 **Connected wallet** | Platform recognizes you  |

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#### Platform Access

| Platform         | Purpose         | URL                    |
| ---------------- | --------------- | ---------------------- |
| 📊 **Dashboard** | Task management | app.builtbydao.com     |
| 💬 **Discord**   | Communication   | discord.builtbydao.com |
| 📚 **Docs**      | Reference       | docs.builtbydao.com    |
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### 🎯 Your First Day

#### Step 1: Explore the Dashboard

| Section                | What You'll Find    |
| ---------------------- | ------------------- |
| 📋 **Available Tasks** | Work you can claim  |
| 👥 **Working Groups**  | Teams to join       |
| 📊 **Your Progress**   | EQTBLT and activity |
| 📚 **Training**        | Skill development   |

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#### Step 2: Join Discord

| Channel             | Purpose           |
| ------------------- | ----------------- |
| #introductions      | Say hello         |
| #general            | Community chat    |
| #tasks              | Task discussions  |
| #your-working-group | Team coordination |

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#### Step 3: Review Opportunities

| Type                  | Best For            |
| --------------------- | ------------------- |
| 📋 **Micro tasks**    | Quick wins          |
| 🔧 **Standard tasks** | Regular work        |
| 👥 **Working groups** | Ongoing involvement |
| 📚 **Training**       | Skill building      |

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#### Step 4: Claim Your First Task

Start with something small:

| Recommended First Tasks | EQTBLT |
| ----------------------- | ------ |
| 📝 Documentation review | 5-10   |
| 💬 Community help       | 5-10   |
| 📊 Data entry           | 10-20  |
| 🔍 Research task        | 15-25  |
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### 🔧 How to Claim Work

#### Finding Tasks

| Filter           | Use For              |
| ---------------- | -------------------- |
| 🏷️ **By skill** | Match your abilities |
| ⏱️ **By time**   | Fit your schedule    |
| 💎 **By EQTBLT** | Maximize earnings    |
| 👥 **By group**  | Team-based work      |

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#### Claiming Process

| Step | Action                      |
| ---- | --------------------------- |
| 1️⃣  | Find task in dashboard      |
| 2️⃣  | Read requirements carefully |
| 3️⃣  | Click "Claim Task"          |
| 4️⃣  | Task assigned to you        |
| 5️⃣  | Complete within deadline    |

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#### Task Expectations

| Aspect               | Expectation       |
| -------------------- | ----------------- |
| ⏱️ **Deadline**      | Complete on time  |
| 📊 **Quality**       | Meet requirements |
| 💬 **Communication** | Update if issues  |
| ✅ **Submission**     | Submit for review |

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#### After Claiming

| Action             | When            |
| ------------------ | --------------- |
| 📖 Read full brief | Immediately     |
| ❓ Ask questions    | Before starting |
| 💬 Post updates    | During work     |
| ✅ Submit work      | When complete   |
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### ✅ Submission Process

#### Submitting Work

| Step | Action                  |
| ---- | ----------------------- |
| 1️⃣  | Finish all requirements |
| 2️⃣  | Self-review quality     |
| 3️⃣  | Click "Submit"          |
| 4️⃣  | Add completion notes    |
| 5️⃣  | Attach deliverables     |

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#### Review Process

| Stage            | Duration      |
| ---------------- | ------------- |
| 📋 **Submitted** | Immediate     |
| 🔍 **In Review** | 1-3 days      |
| ✅ **Approved**   | EQTBLT minted |
| 🔄 **Revision**  | If needed     |

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#### Quality Standards

| Standard          | Details              |
| ----------------- | -------------------- |
| ✅ **Complete**    | All requirements met |
| 📊 **Accurate**   | Error-free work      |
| ⏱️ **Timely**     | Within deadline      |
| 📝 **Documented** | Clear deliverables   |

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#### Receiving EQTBLT

| Trigger      | What Happens          |
| ------------ | --------------------- |
| ✅ Approval   | EQTBLT minted         |
| 💳 Wallet    | Tokens arrive         |
| 📊 Dashboard | Balance updates       |
| 📈 Progress  | Contribution recorded |
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### 📈 Building Your Contribution

#### Progression Path

```
First Task → Regular Contributor → Specialist → Lead
     ↓              ↓                  ↓          ↓
   Learn         Build skills      Expertise    Leadership
```

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#### Increasing Impact

| Stage               | Focus                       |
| ------------------- | --------------------------- |
| 🌱 **Beginning**    | Complete tasks consistently |
| 📈 **Growing**      | Take on larger tasks        |
| 🎯 **Specializing** | Develop expertise           |
| 👥 **Leading**      | Guide others                |

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#### Skill Development

| Action            | Benefit               |
| ----------------- | --------------------- |
| 📚 **Training**   | Unlock new task types |
| 🔧 **Practice**   | Improve quality       |
| 👥 **Mentorship** | Learn from experts    |
| 📊 **Feedback**   | Refine approach       |

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#### Rank Progression

Your contributions affect rank:

| Factor                 | Impact         |
| ---------------------- | -------------- |
| 💎 **EQTBLT earned**   | Primary metric |
| 📊 **Task completion** | Activity level |
| ⏱️ **Consistency**     | Reliability    |
| 🎯 **Quality**         | Reputation     |
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### 💡 Success Tips

#### Do

| Practice              | Why              |
| --------------------- | ---------------- |
| ✅ **Start small**     | Build confidence |
| 💬 **Ask questions**  | Avoid mistakes   |
| ⏱️ **Meet deadlines** | Build reputation |
| 📊 **Track progress** | Stay motivated   |

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#### Don't

| Avoid                  | Why              |
| ---------------------- | ---------------- |
| ❌ **Over-commit**      | Quality suffers  |
| ❌ **Work silently**    | Issues grow      |
| ❌ **Rush submissions** | Revisions needed |
| ❌ **Ignore feedback**  | Miss improvement |

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#### Communication

| When            | What                  |
| --------------- | --------------------- |
| 🚀 **Starting** | Confirm understanding |
| ⚠️ **Blocked**  | Ask for help          |
| 📈 **Progress** | Share updates         |
| ✅ **Done**      | Submit clearly        |

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#### Building Reputation

| Action                    | Effect             |
| ------------------------- | ------------------ |
| 📊 **Consistent quality** | Trust grows        |
| ⏱️ **On-time delivery**   | Reliability        |
| 💬 **Helpful attitude**   | Community standing |
| 🎯 **Expertise**          | Go-to contributor  |
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<details>

<summary>📊 First Month Goals</summary>

**Suggested milestones:**

| Week | Goal                     | EQTBLT Target |
| ---- | ------------------------ | ------------- |
| 1️⃣  | Complete 2-3 micro tasks | 20-30         |
| 2️⃣  | Join a working group     | 30-50         |
| 3️⃣  | Complete standard task   | 50-100        |
| 4️⃣  | Start training program   | 100+          |

**Total first month:** \~100-200 EQTBLT from tasks

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### 🚀 Ready to Contribute?

1. 📊 Log into dashboard
2. 📋 Find a micro task
3. 🔧 Claim and complete it
4. 💎 Earn your first EQTBLT!
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## 🔗 Related Pages

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[Opportunities](/contributors/opportunities.md)
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[Tasks & Rewards](/contributors/tasks.md)
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[Working Groups](/contributors/working-groups.md)
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[First Task](/guides/first-task.md)
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