# How to Contribute to Overlay

By [Elixer](https://paragraph.com/@rxbox) · 2022-10-07

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Before starting to work. let's get to know overlay protocol. Overlay is a protocol that allows users to trade nearly any streaming data without the need for traditional counterparties. [Read more…](https://medium.com/overlay-protocol/introducing-overlay-a4a3c0cfeab0)

**Step 1** go to

[https://discord.gg/FgNhRNtQYv](https://t.co/M4BKcir4b0) and intro at │looking-to-contribute channel to apply for overlay contributors by introducing yourself according to this template.

![Overlay discord](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1edb63857ae7d8e4c2fa0e4543a5444bcb7e44923b59a647b6c33723cb1c9530.png)

Overlay discord

**Step 2** get self-selectable role at │faq│start-here channel

![self-selectable role](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/92d3aaaf835a2ef969e2fc2f48060601d7ddcc70e4706bdad5f5d706748930e1.png)

self-selectable role

**Step 3** Check the Notion Kanban for bounties. when found open bounty go to the appropriate Discord channel ([#writers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/writers?src=hashtag_click) [#designers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/designers?src=hashtag_click) or [#devs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/devs?src=hashtag_click)) and say “Hi! I’d like to claim \__\_ !” or, “I’d like to work on \__\_, Your item will be logged by a team member. or Do other work like asking good questions on server, creating memes, creating art etc.

after finished some work. you can check your cred (score) at [Overlay SourceCred](https://overlay-market.github.io/overlay-sourcecred/#/explorer)

Claim PCD when you got 1000 cred

That’s it! Enjoy and happy working!

![PCD](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ab557eb5e0e5140bb155370f0e5049e925279c1cd2d2cad34027a65aec3fa560.png)

PCD

Originally published at [my twitter](https://twitter.com/elixer/status/1502178990026461185)

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*Originally published on [Elixer](https://paragraph.com/@rxbox/how-to-contribute-to-overlay)*