You might think OpenLedger is only for big players with AI chain infrastructure, but in fact, ordinary users can easily participate without a deep technical background or large investments.

Today, in this article, I will take you step by step from a zero-threshold perspective to understand what you can do in the @OpenLedger ecosystem, how to participate, and how to make money. Yes, this is not popular science, this is a practical participation guide!

1️⃣ Contribute data, earn $OPEN rewards

On OpenLedger, you can upload data, clean data, and validate data by participating in Datanet (data subnet) to earn rewards.

✅ How to do it?

  • Enter a Datanet that interests you (such as medical imaging, natural language, Web3 corpus, etc.)

  • Upload your data or participate in data verification.

  • After your data is called by the model, your data contribution will be recorded by the system and rewards will be automatically settled.

✅ Reward mechanism?

  • The system will determine which data points significantly affect model inference through 'Proof of Attribution'.

  • If your data plays a crucial role, you will receive $OPEN as a reward.

It's like being an 'AI data freelancer' on-chain, no longer a free laborer.

2️⃣ Models can also be self-deployed, become a small developer.

OpenLedger provides ModelFactory and OpenLoRA tools, even if you are not an AI expert, you can easily deploy models:

✅ How to do it?

  • Register an account on the ModelFactory page and choose a model framework.

  • Select suitable datasets (such as the Datanet you just participated in).

  • After the model training is complete, deploy it online with one click.

✅ Revenue logic?

  • Once your deployed model is called by others, you can earn OPEN profits based on the call volume.

  • Model call records will be public and transparent, income settlement is executed by the contract.

Even if you merely reuse someone else's open-source model, you can still earn by deploying.

3️⃣ Use your wallet to stake with one click, be a 'money management expert'.

If you don’t want to mess with data or models, then just be a quiet person earning interest. OpenLedger supports staking $OPEN, with two ways to play:

🟩 Locked Staking

  • Fixed periods: options of 30/90/180/365 days

  • High returns, compound interest calculation

  • You cannot exit during the lock-up period.

🟦 Flexi Staking

  • Stake and unstake at any time, with a 7-day unlock period.

  • Returns are slightly lower, but the freedom is high.

Regardless of the method, you can achieve stable returns on your OPEN, and all rewards are 'real-time compound growth'.

✅ Supported networks: Ethereum mainnet, BSC.

✅ Operation method: Connect wallet → Choose mode → View expected APY → Confirm staking.

4️⃣ Join governance to influence the future of OpenLedger.

The OPEN you hold is not just a 'money-making tool', it also gives you governance rights, allowing you to influence project direction.

✅ How to participate?

  • Use OPEN to participate in voting, deciding on protocol parameters, upgrade directions, and core governance proposals.

  • Similar to Arbitrum's model, ensuring the community has a voice.

✅ Value?

  • The earlier you participate in governance, the more weight your voice carries.

  • Once governance rights and income rights are linked, there may be an additional income channel in the future.

Not all projects open governance, OpenLedger gives ordinary users a chance to have a 'seat at the council'.

5️⃣ Check earnings and manage assets, one-stop visualization.

Many DeFi platforms operate so complexly that it makes your head spin, while OpenLedger's interaction interface is really very 'user-friendly':

✅ Get a clear view of the projects you participate in (data contributions, model calls, staking records).

✅ Real-time display of your OPEN rewards, unlock countdown, and annualized yield.

✅ Every source of income is recorded: it’s not 'mysteriously increased', but 'you earn it clearly'.

You can see clearly how your money comes in, this is the charm of decentralization.

6️⃣ Risk reminder: Don’t just look at returns, strategies need to be well-matched.

Of course, participating in any project is not mindless, although OpenLedger has rich gameplay, you should also pay attention to:

Data contributions must ensure quality, do not upload garbage data.

Deploying more models is not necessarily better; focus on performance and stability.

Staking $OPEN But remember to diversify, don’t go all-in on a single strategy.

The reward mechanism may adjust with governance strategies, keep an eye on official updates.

With a set of combinations, you can earn interest steadily and participate in ecological construction, making informed decisions.

Summary: Ordinary people can still earn their 'first bucket of AI gold' on OpenLedger.

OpenLedger is not just a playground for tech giants, it also provides multiple paths for ordinary users to participate:

Want to participate lightly? Be a data contributor or staker.

Want to participate deeply? Deploy models and engage in governance.

Want to take a long-term view? ALL IN multiple roles, be an ecological evangelist.

When every operation and contribution you make can potentially become on-chain value, you are no longer a 'bystander' in the Web3 world, but a player with profit-sharing rights.