apply-to-a-round.mdx
1 # Applying to a RetroPGF Round 2 3 import Figure from '../../components/Figure' 4 5 Applying to a RetroPGF round on Drips allows you to showcase your past contributions and be considered for funding by the round organizers. This guide explains the application process from the perspective of an applicant. 6 7 You can submit applications to any round that is currently in the "Registration" phase. 8 9 ## Before You Apply: Your Drips Project 10 11 All applications to an RPGF round must be submitted on behalf of a Drips _Project_. A Project on Drips is a claimed GitHub repository that can receive and split funds automatically. 12 13 This means you must [claim a GitHub repository on Drips](/get-support/claim-your-repository) before or during the application process. 14 15 :::info 16 **Not an open-source project?** 17 If you are an individual or organization without a dedicated GitHub repository, you can still apply by creating an otherwise empty GitHub repository to represent your entity on Drips. We are working on allowing applications with only an Ethereum address in the future. 18 ::: 19 20 :::info 21 **On supported networks including Filecoin, Drips will cover the transaction fee ("gas") required for claiming a project.** You can disable gasless transactions under Settings → Gasless transactions. 22 ::: 23 24 ### How Payouts Work 25 26 If your application is successful, any rewards from the round will be paid out directly to your Drips Project. These funds will then be automatically distributed according to your Project's configured splits between maintainers and dependencies. 27 28 For example, if your Project is configured to forward 20% of incoming funds to its dependencies, that same 20% of any RetroPGF rewards sent to your project by the round organizers will be automatically forwarded to the open-source projects you rely on. 29 30 :::info 31 While optional, forwarding even a small percentage of funds to your software dependencies is a **great way to support the projects that enable your success**. Consider adding your key dependencies to your Project's splits for a fairer, more equitable open-source ecosystem. 32 ::: 33 34 ## How to Apply 35 36 During a round's application phase, follow these steps to submit your application. 37 38 ### 1. Start Your Application 39 40 Navigate to the round's public page. If the application period is open, you will see an **Apply now** button in the top-right corner. Click it, then connect your Ethereum wallet and sign in with a free signature to begin. 41 42 ### 2. Select Your Project 43 44 You will be asked to select which of your claimed Drips Projects you are applying with. If you haven't claimed your project yet, you can use the **Claim new project** button to start that process first. 45 46 <Figure caption="An example application form." src="/img/retropgf/application-form.png" /> 47 48 ### 3. Pick a category 49 50 Choose from one of the available categories for the given round. The category you choose determines the application form fields shown in the next step. 51 52 ### 4. Fill Out the Application Form 53 54 Fill out the application form fields truthfully. The questions and required information are configured by the round's organizers to help round voters evaluate your project's impact. 55 56 :::danger 57 Fields **NOT** marked with a lock icon (🔒) are public. Any information you enter into these fields will be permanently published to the blockchain and will be publicly visible to everyone. Only enter sensitive information into fields that are marked as private. 58 ::: 59 60 ### 5. Submit Your Application 61 62 Once you have filled out all the required fields, click submit. Submitting an application requires a blockchain transaction to create a permanent, verifiable record of your submission. 63 64 :::info 65 **On supported networks including Filecoin, Drips will cover the transaction fee ("gas") for you.** You can disable gasless transactions under **Settings** → **Gasless transactions**. 66 ::: 67 68 :::info 69 Your application's public information will be uploaded to IPFS and **attested to on-chain** via the [Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS)](https://attest.sh/). After the round organizers have reviewed and approved your application, it will be publicly visible on Drips. 70 ::: 71 72 ## After You've Applied 73 74 ### Checking Your Application Status 75 76 After submitting, you can view your application and check its status. Initially, its status will be `Pending`. The round organizers will review it and change its status to either `Approved` or `Rejected`. 77 78 * **Approved** applications become publicly visible on the round page (excluding any private data). 79 * **Pending** and **Rejected** applications are only visible to you and the round admins. 80 81 If your application was rejected by the round organizers, you have the option to "re-submit" it by making an edit anytime during the application period (See [Updating An Application](#updating-an-application)). Doing so will move its status back to `Pending`. 82 83 To see all your submissions, navigate to the round's main page, sign in, and filter the list of applications by **"Own applications"**. 84 85 <Figure caption="You can check the status of your submissions by filtering for 'Own applications' on the round page." src="/img/retropgf/own-applications-filter.png" /> 86 87 ### Verifying Your Identity (KYC/KYB) 88 89 The round's organizers may require you to complete an external KYC (Know Your Customer) / KYB (Know Your Business) identitify verification process before you can receive any rewards. If KYC/KYB is required, you will see a notification on your application page with a link to start the process. Follow the instructions provided to complete your verification. 90 91 :::info 92 The specific provider used may vary between rounds. If you have any questions or concerns about the KYC/KYB process, please contact the round organizers directly. 93 ::: 94 95 ### Updating An Application 96 97 You can update your application at any time during the round's application phase. To do so, navigate to the application you'd like to edit, ensure you're signed in as the applicant, 98 and click "Edit" in the top right. Make the desired adjustments, then confirm with your wallet. 99 100 Please note that **updating your application will move it back `Pending` status**, meaning it will need to be reviewed again by the round organizers. 101 102 :::info 103 **Want to change your application's logo or avatar?** Please update the avatar of the application's underlying Drips Project by clicking Edit on the project view. After updating the project avatar, your application's avatar is automatically going to update some time later (maximum 12 hours). 104 ::: 105 106 :::info 107 Application information is fully historized. Anyone can see the history of an application by clicking the "History" button in the top-right corner of the application view. 108 ::: 109 110 ### Receiving Rewards 111 112 Rewards are sent **directly to the Drips project you applied with**. Once sent by the round organizers, the funds received by your project will be split according to your configured list of maintainers and (optionally) dependencies, and become collectable by their recipients. You can check whether your connected address has any collectable funds by connecting your wallet to the Drips app and clicking the "Collect" button in the top-right corner. 113 114 :::info 115 Please note that depending on the chain that rewards are being distributed on, funds may reach you only after a short [settlement period](/get-support/claim-your-repository#settlement-of-future-funds). 116 :::