# Aleo - FAQ (ENG) By [AnatoliKopadze](https://paragraph.com/@anatolikopadze) ยท 2023-05-31 --- ### What is Aleo? Aleo is a fully independent L1 blockchain project focused on privacy, aimed at creating confidential and scalable decentralized applications. With Aleo, you will be able to use various programs securely without unnecessary data transfer to third parties. ### How does Aleo ensure privacy? Aleo utilizes zero-knowledge proofs, specifically zk-SNARKs, to ensure maximum privacy. This allows users to prove the correctness of computations without revealing the underlying or input data used in those computations. In simple terms, if you send cryptocurrency on the Aleo network, someone can see how many tokens were received and from which address, but they won't be able to see how much money is in that address or other information. ### What is the Aleo token? The project's token is called $ALEO. It is used for various purposes within the ecosystem, such as paying transaction fees, staking, participating in governance, and incentivizing network validators. Currently, the token is only available on the test network. ### How can you get $Aleo test tokens? This can be done on this page - [BUTTON](https://faucet.aleo.org/). ### How much has been invested in Aleo? According to information from public resources, it appears that $298,000,000 has been invested in the project. ### When is the mainnet launch of Aleo planned? The mainnet launch is scheduled for July 2023. ### Will there be more ambassador programs and when? Yes, there will be another ambassador program - 7-th july. ### How can one become an ambassador? Show activity in the Aleo Discord, create interesting content that can attract new users to the project or provide valuable information to active community members. Detailed information about the types of work currently valued the most - [BUTTON](https://mirror.xyz/0xf0B149e8626ef2468c7b55593e64D908d2D744FC/04qk9H12cJzUT56DfSHffviPlDeaKE7O00hb8NMOwrg). Aslo here yuo can see the best ALEO works made by community members - [BUTTON](https://aleocommunity.com/best_works.html#). ### How many ambassadors will there be in the project? It is planned to have 400 ambassadors in the project. ### How will you know if you become an ambassador? When the time comes to become an ambassador, you will definitely know if you have become one or not. Additionally, in the Discord, there are roles that highlight your role in the project. The roles are: Apprentice, Voyager, Maestro, which represent ambassadors at different levels, from lowest to highest, btw first of all you will get mail that you became an ambassador. ### How to apply for ambassador program? July 7th in Aleo [discord](https://discord.gg/aleohq) will publish a form that will need to be filled out as soon as possible. ### What is the selection process for ambassadors? Usually, the Maestros (head ambassadors) are responsible for reviewing candidates. They pay attention to the value you have brought to the project and the community. Accumulating 3000 messages in the chat by talking about life and hobbies will not give you any advantage over someone who has 300-400 messages on truly important topics. Focus on creating content for the project and strive to create unique content. --- *Originally published on [AnatoliKopadze](https://paragraph.com/@anatolikopadze/aleo-faq-eng)*