diff --git a/_data/appFAQ.json b/_data/appFAQ.json index b70c6396..ac9a9638 100644 --- a/_data/appFAQ.json +++ b/_data/appFAQ.json @@ -1,20 +1,28 @@ { "faqs":[ - { - "question":"What is App Mining?", - "answer":"

Traditionally the term mining in cryptocurrency refers to the process of - contributing compute resources to the network and earning a reward. In the - Blockstack Ecosystem, instead of just mining through computation, developers - mine by building apps and the Blockstack community funds them simply for being - pioneers in the emerging Blockchain software market.

We believe app - mining represents a revolution in app funding, allowing small teams to bootstrap - without advertising or venture capital. Each month, qualifying apps compete for - funding. Qualified apps are evaluated and ranked by expert app reviewers. The - better your app, the higher payout you earn.

The pilot run begins - December 1st 2018, with 34 Blockstack Apps enrolled. A previous alpha run in Oct - 2018 included 17 Blockstack apps. App mining is a new mining model that we - expect will evolve and improve over time. We look forward to feedback from our - community regarding the App Mining process and program.

" + { + "question":"What is App Mining?", + "answer":"

Traditionally the term mining in cryptocurrency refers to the process of + contributing compute resources to the network and earning a reward. In the + Blockstack Ecosystem, instead of just mining through computation, developers + mine by building apps and the Blockstack community funds them simply for being + pioneers in the emerging Blockchain software market.

We believe app + mining represents a revolution in app funding, allowing small teams to bootstrap + without advertising or venture capital. Each month, qualifying apps compete for + funding. Qualified apps are evaluated and ranked by expert app reviewers. The + better your app, the higher payout you earn.

The pilot run begins + December 1st 2018, with 34 Blockstack Apps enrolled. A previous alpha run in Oct + 2018 included 17 Blockstack apps. App mining is a new mining model that we + expect will evolve and improve over time. We look forward to feedback from our + community regarding the App Mining process and program.

" + }, + { + "question": "What is the App Mining timeline?", + "answer": "
On the first of every month (or as listed on the calendar):
Over the next two weeks:
On the last day of ranking at 11:59pm ET:

App mining results are sent to Blockstack by app reviewer partners.

On the 15th (or as listed on the calendar):

Blockstack team performs App Mining algorithm as referenced here.

On the following weekday:
" + }, + { + "question": "Where can I find a calendar of App Mining events?", + "answer": "

The following calendar shows events each month related to App Mining:

" }, { "question":"How much can I earn and how are rewards distributed? ", @@ -34,11 +42,7 @@ }, { "question":"What qualifies my app to compete in App Mining?", - "answer": "

Your app should integrate Blockstack authentication for logging into your app. - Your finished app should be available to the public for use. In the future, App - Mining may reward apps that have taken steps to further decentralize, such as - utilizing Gaia storage or the publishing your app to the Blockstack Naming - System. Test flight apps do not qualify.

" + "answer": "

YYour app should integrate Blockstack authentication for logging into your app. The app must use Blockstack log-in to perform operations with your app and cannot be a stand-alone component of the app. Your app should be available to the public for use, and no beta, invite only, or test-flight apps will qualify. In the future, App Mining may reward apps that have taken steps to further decentralize, such as utilizing Gaia storage or the publishing your app to the Blockstack Naming System.

" }, { "question":"Does my app have to be listed on App.co to enter App Mining?", @@ -60,7 +64,7 @@ { "question":"How do I launch my app on Product Hunt as an app reviewer?", "answer": "

Part of the ranking process includes an assessment by the Product Hunt app reviewer via their community vote and their internal team vote. You can find information on the algorithm in this documentation.

-

Your product's launch on Product Hunt has an impact on your final App Mining ranking as stated in the algorithm information. If your app has not been “hunted” yet on Product Hunt, you have the option to hunt the app independently or to ask Product Hunt to hunt it for you. Make sure you understand the hunting process. Only hunted products can be featured by Product Hunt. More information on successful product hunt launches can be found on the Product Hunt blog.

Blockstack will email each miner about the hunt process at the start of each app mining review cycle. You should feel free to let us know your preference, hunt yourself or by Product Hunt, before the review cycle.

" +

Your product's launch on Product Hunt has an impact on your final App Mining ranking as stated in the algorithm information. If your app has not been “hunted” yet on Product Hunt, you have the option to hunt the app independently or to ask Product Hunt to hunt it for you. Make sure you understand the hunting process. Only hunted products can be featured by Product Hunt. More information on successful product hunt launches can be found on the Product Hunt blog.

Blockstack will email each miner about the hunt process at the start of each App Mining review cycle. You should feel free to let us know your preference, hunt yourself or by Product Hunt, before the review cycle.

" }, { "question":"Does my code repository need to be public?", @@ -96,13 +100,12 @@ objective judgments for why one app might be better than another. Each app reviewers determines the data, formula, and personnel they wish to utilize. For example, Product Hunt can tap into their community data to - determine relative app popularity. Reviewers are required to publish - their methodology to ensure transparency periodically.

We've - published a detailed - explanation of our ranking algorithm on our blog and

To learn more see the detailed + explanation of our ranking algorithm on our blog and in our - documentation, where you can learn more.

" + documentation.

Apps may have unique circumstances such that the app cannot be ranked by all the reviewers, for example, apps that require specific hardware. In these cases, reviewers that can review and rank the app will. An app’s final ranking is determined by the average of those reviewers that can fully review the app.

" }, { "question":"Do I have to Hunt my app on Product Hunt?", @@ -138,7 +141,7 @@ }, { "question":"What are examples of any quantitative metrics that may be shared with app reviewers?", - "answer": "

Qualitative meticrs are metrics + "answer": "

Qualitative metrics are metrics that evaluate elements such as engagement, DAU/MAU ratios etc from the reviewed apps. Blockstack plans to incorporate metrics based ranking. However, before we do, any mechanism must thoughtfully incorporate the