Judge Guide

A comprehensive guide for judges on evaluating nominations in the Glow platform

This guide provides detailed instructions for Judges on how to evaluate nominations and determine grant allocations in the Glow platform.

Introduction

As a Judge in the Glow program, you play a critical role in determining which contributions receive funding and at what level. Your assessments directly impact fund distribution and the recognition of valuable work in the XRPL ecosystem.

Getting Started

Accessing Your Account

1. Log In: Access the Glow platform at glow.xrpl-commons.org using your credentials.

2. Judge Dashboard: After logging in, you'll be directed to your Judge dashboard where you can see your current tasks.

Understanding Your Role

As a Judge, you are responsible for:

• Reviewing nominated contributions

• Assessing their eligibility and impact

• Assigning appropriate shirt sizes

• Approving final distributions

The Evaluation Process

Step 1: Reviewing Nominations

1. Navigate to the "Evaluations" section from your dashboard.

2. You'll see a list of nominations requiring assessment, typically showing:

   • Contributor name

   • Project name

   • Brief description

   • Vote count

   • Assessment status

Step 2: Assessing Eligibility and Impact

• Review the details of each nomination, including the contribution description, project information, and community votes.

• Verify eligibility (age, location, employment, recency, and funding status).

• Consider the impact and quality of the contribution.

Step 3: Assigning Shirt Size

• Choose the appropriate shirt size (Small, Medium, Large, or Decline) based on your assessment and the shirt size criteria.

• Submit your evaluation for each nomination.

Step 4: Final Review and Approval

• After all Judges have submitted their assessments, review the compiled results.

• Approve the final distribution list for the cohort.

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