FAQs

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Getting started with Rayo

• What can I do on Rayo? Rayo is your gateway to discover and support early-stage Web3 projects. Here’s what you can do:
  • Explore New Projects: Discover promising projects across top chains and categories — from infra to culture.
  • Filter by Interest: Use filters like blockchain, category, or popularity to find what aligns with your vibe.
  • Support Builders: Vote on projects you believe in and help them gain visibility.
  • Submit Your Own Project: If you’re building something, Rayo helps you reach early adopters and grow community support.
• How can I explore projects on Rayo? Rayo makes it easy to navigate the Web3 landscape:
  • By Chain: Browse projects built on Ethereum, Solana, Optimism, and more.
  • By Category: From NFTs to DeFi, find what interests you most.
  • Search Directly: Use the search bar to find specific projects.
  • By Momentum:
    • New & Hot: The freshest submissions gaining early traction.
    • Popular: Projects earning votes and community trust.
• How can I contribute to Rayo? Rayo is powered by its community. Here’s how you can get involved:
  • Submit a Project: If you’re building something, share it with the ecosystem by submitting.
  • Vote & Curate: Connect your wallet and start voting — you’ll earn points and help elevate what matters.

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Creating a profile

• How do I create a profile on Rayo? Creating a profile is easy and only takes a few minutes. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
  • Head over to rayo.gg.
  • Click the “Connect Wallet” button on the navigation bar (or the profile icon on mobile).
  • Choose your preferred wallet from the list of over 15 supported options. Popular options include MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and WalletConnect.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions from your chosen wallet. This typically involves selecting an account and signing a message.
  • Congratulations! You’re now connected to Rayo and ready to explore the exciting world of Web3 projects. Bonus: As a thank you for connecting your wallet, you’ll receive 3 Points! These points can be used to vote for projects you believe in and help shape the future of Web3.
• What if I don’t have a Web3 wallet? No problem! Rayo understands that newcomers might not have a wallet yet. Luckily, there’s a handy guide to help you set one up quickly and easily. Jumpstart your Web3 journey using this guide

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Contributing to your project

• How can I submit my project on Rayo? Got something in the works? Rayo lets you showcase your project to an early community of Web3 curators.
  • Head to the Submit a Project page and connect your wallet.
  • Fill out details like your project’s name, website, description, social links, logo, and screenshots.
  • Once submitted, your project will go live immediately — ready to start receiving votes from the community.
• Do I need to complete a Profile to submit a Project?
  • Connecting your wallet is required to submit a project.
  • You’ll also need 10 Points to be eligible — you can earn them by completing your profile or voting (each vote earns you 2 Points).
  • While profile completion isn’t mandatory, it helps build credibility and improves how your project is perceived by the community.

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The voting process

• Who can vote on projects? Anyone & everyone can participate in voting on Rayo! To have your vote counted, you’ll need an account with at least 3 Points.
  Refer to the account creation guide for details https://whitepaper.tdl.eco/create-profile
• What projects can I vote on? You can vote on any project on Rayo — whether it’s newly submitted or already gaining traction. Every vote you cast helps signal credibility, highlight quality, and surface the best projects to the broader community. More votes = more trust.
• How do I earn Points through voting?
  • Earn 2 Points for every project you vote on
  • You can vote on as many projects as you want (once per project)
  • Votes are permanent and cannot be undone
• How do I cast a vote? Voting is super simple — no wallet signing required:
  1. Browse and find a project you want to support
  2. Click the ▲ button on the project card or project page
  3. That’s it — your vote is recorded instantly

  You can’t vote on your own project. Each user can vote only once per project.

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Edit your Profile

• Why should I complete my profile? Complete profiles have more advantages! Here are a few reasons to personalise your profile on Rayo:
  • Build Your Reputation: A well-crafted profile helps you stand out and build trust within the community.
  • Increase Traction: Completed profiles are more likely to get noticed, leading to faster acceptance of your contributions.
  • Showcase Your Expertise: Use your profile to highlight your Web3 skills and interests.
• Where can I learn more about earning Points?
  Our comprehensive guide on earning Points is coming soon! We’ll break down all the ways you can contribute and climb the ranks on Rayo. Keep an eye out for the link on our website

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Proposing a project

• How can I submit a project? Rayo is open to every credible, early-stage Web3 project. To get started: Submit your project:
  • Go to rayo.gg
  • Connect your wallet
  • Click “Submit a Project” in the navbar
  • Fill in the details and hit Submit. Once submitted, your project is instantly live and visible on the platform.
• What kind of projects can I submit?
  Any legitimate, user-ready Web3 project on a supported blockchain and category.
  Can I submit someone else’s project? Absolutely! Encourage their community support!
  Can I showcase my own project? Yes! Share your complete and functional project to gather feedback.
• How can I make my project submission stand out?
  • Tell Your Story: Explain project purpose, problem solved & impact. Include name, website & social media.
  • Showcase Expertise: Upload logo, specify blockchains, choose categories, include blog/GitHub links, and add screenshots.
  • Build Support (Get Votes): Spread the word & engage with the community.(proofread before submitting!).
• How to get Votes?
  • Social Media: Share the proposal with details, visuals & call to action (mention Rayo!).
  • Discord Community: Join & introduce your project in the Showcase channel. Answer questions & build connections.
  • Embed Badge: Use Rayo’s embeddable badge on your website or app to keep your community engaged and send traffic back.
• Maximize Visibility after submitting?
  • Thank Supporters: Respond to comments & messages.
  • Engage & Build Relationships: Be active on social media & Discord.
  • Reward Supporters: Offer exclusive content/tokens/NFTs (download supporter list from project page).
• How are top projects recognised? Rayo awards Accolades to the most supported projects — weekly, monthly, and yearly. These badges:
  • Are displayed on your project page
  • Help you earn credibility & trust.
  • No forms, no judging panels — just community attention.