When I received the email confirming my selection for Autonomys' ILO (Initial Labor Offering) campaign, I couldn't help but feel redeemed.
After months of social mining on WAXhub, RWAhub, SolidusHub, and now AutonomysHub, this seemed like a validation of my efforts. I had observed from the sidelines during ILO program with RWA Inc., because I did not make the cut.
This time around, using my X (twitter) metrics, DAOLabs ranked me as a micro-influencer in Category G. While not the top rank, it was a step in the right direction after losing out on the RWA opportunity.
The Pledge Pool entry procedure looked at my previous performance across their many hubs; they knew my work from months of submissions.
My final allocation would be based on the consistency and quality of content submitted on the ILO platform across four weeks! This is called the ILO phase.
This phase has been both demanding and gratifying for me. I've created contents that actually help people comprehend Autonomys' vision and goal.
One piece I'm particularly pleased with is my tweet detailing Autonomys' proof-of-archival-storage consensus technique (it received a thumbs up from Autonomys!)
Another contribution that was well received was my tweet about the Autonomys Ecosystem page. The feedback pushed me to research deeper than I normally would.
Everytime I look at my growing body of work on the ILO platform, I see concrete evidence of contribution rather than just promises of future airdrops.
While I have not yet reached the Flexible Vesting level, knowing that it is designed to encourage long-term engagement has inspired me to consider content longevity.
Being chosen for the Autonomys ILO has influenced my approach to social mining. I'm not only carrying out work for immediate rewards; I'm also establishing a reputation within the DAOLabs ecosystem and gaining a stake in Autonomys' success.
This is what the ILO structure provides that traditional campaigns do not: a path from casual contributor to active community member!