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Getting Started with Gaia: A Guide for Software Developers

Overview of GaiaNet

GaiaNet is revolutionizing AI by offering a decentralized computing infrastructure that empowers individuals and businesses to create, deploy, scale, and monetize their own AI services using proprietary data. Our mission is to unlock living knowledge systems, ensuring these AI services reflect the unique styles, values, knowledge, and expertise of their creators.

Why We're Looking for Developers

Our overarching goal is to increase the number of nodes and domains in the network. By collaborating with developers and leveraging rich on-chain data to create innovative AI use cases, we aim to achieve product-market fit within our ecosystem. This approach will provide data owners with more channels for engaging their customers in unique ways.

How Developers Can Get Involved

1. Contribute to the Open Source Project

  • Enhance GaiaNet with Code Contributions Developers can fork our repository on GitHub, make improvements or add new features, and submit pull requests (PRs) for review. Regular contributors can be invited to join our core team and take on larger responsibilities.
  • Participate in GitHub Activity By opening issues, suggesting improvements, and engaging in discussions, developers help identify bugs and propose new functionalities. Active participants can earn recognition and rewards.
  • Join Our OSS Core Calls Participate in our bi-weekly open-source software (OSS) core calls to discuss ongoing projects, get feedback, and synchronize with the community.
  • Own a Workstream Over time, dedicated contributors can own specific workstreams, leading the development of particular components or features.
  • Engage the Community Developers are encouraged to invite other developers from their networks to contribute, fostering a broader and more diverse community.
  • Provide Feedback Offer valuable insights and suggestions to help us continuously improve the platform.
  • Improve Documentation Help expand GaiaNet’s documentation, making it easier for new developers to get started.

2. Build Integrations and Plugins

  • Enhance Performance Create integrations or plugins that improve GaiaNet’s core protocol functionality. This could involve optimizing data processing, enhancing security, or adding new capabilities.
  • Innovate with Unique Tools Develop unique tools and applications leveraging GaiaNet’s decentralized infrastructure. These innovations can be shared with the community, increasing the overall utility of the platform.
  • Use Comprehensive Documentation and SDKs Gaia provides comprehensive documentation and software development kits (SDKs) to simplify the integration process, making it easier for developers to build and deploy their plugins.

3. Organize Technical Workshops or Hackathons

  • Become an Ambassador Organize workshops or hackathons to promote GaiaNet. These events help spread awareness, educate others about GaiaNet, and attract new developers.
  • Host Community Events Plan and execute community events to showcase GaiaNet's capabilities. Ambassadors can receive support from GaiaNet in the form of marketing, materials, and even funding for their events.
  • Collaborate and Learn These events foster collaboration, allowing developers to learn from each other and work on real-world projects that leverage GaiaNet’s infrastructure.

4. Submit to the Grant Process

  • Apply for Funding Submit your integrations or plugins to our grant process for potential funding. This supports the development of high-impact projects that can benefit the GaiaNet ecosystem.
  • Receive Engineering Support Receive both technical and financial support to bring your projects to life. GaiaNet’s grant program is designed to encourage innovation and ensure the development of valuable tools and services.
  • Cross-Promote Collaborative Work Developers submit detailed proposals outlining their projects, potential impact, and funding requirements. These proposals are reviewed by GaiaNet’s team and awarded based on merit and alignment with GaiaNet’s goals.

Call to Action

For more details, visit our [Tech Docs](https://docs.gaianet.ai/intro) and [GitHub](https://github.com/GaiaNet-AI). Join us in unlocking living knowledge systems and revolutionizing the AI and Web3 landscape.

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