Contributor Guide
A comprehensive guide for contributors in the Glow platform
This guide walks you through completing your application as a contributor — whether you submitted your own project or were nominated by a Scout.
Introduction
This guide covers the application steps for receiving Glow funding, recognizing your valuable contributions to the XRPL ecosystem. If you submitted your own project, you continue straight to these steps. If you were nominated by a Scout, you'll receive an email notification inviting you to apply. Either way, the steps below are the same.
Getting Started
Accessing Your Account
Access the platform: If you submitted directly, log in at glow.xrpl-commons.org to continue your application. If you were nominated, you'll receive an email notification with instructions to set up your account or log in.
Create or access your account: New to Glow? Follow the setup instructions. Already have an account? Simply log in.
Your Dashboard
After logging in, you'll be directed to the contributor dashboard where you can see your submission(s) or nomination(s) and the application steps you need to complete.
Application Steps
You must complete these steps in sequence to be eligible for funding:
1. Review and Accept Terms of Service
Navigate to the "Terms of Service" section.
Read the document carefully.
Check the acceptance box at the bottom.
Click "Accept Terms" to proceed.
2. Review and Accept Code of Conduct
Navigate to the "Code of Conduct" section.
Read the document and agree to abide by the community standards.
Check the acceptance box and click "Accept Code of Conduct."
3. Complete Eligibility Questionnaire
Answer questions about your age, location, and funding status.
You'll also be asked whether your contribution is independent of your employment — if it overlaps, you'll briefly describe how. This disclosure is shown to voters and does not disqualify your contribution.
Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements.
4. Connect Your XRPL Wallet
Use a supported provider (Xaman, GemWallet, Crossmark) to connect your wallet.
Follow the on-screen instructions to verify ownership.
5. Submit Additional Information
Provide details about previous XRPL Grants or Aquarium participation (if any).
Optionally, add your website, GitHub profile, or X/Twitter account.
Add any other relevant information to support your application.
After completing all steps, your application will be reviewed by administrators. If approved, you will receive your funding directly to your registered XRPL wallet.
For questions or support, contact [email protected].
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