Level 1 - Explorer
1️⃣ Connect GitHub account via Guild to verify developer status.
2️⃣ Star the fhevm repository.
ℹ️ If you’re a legitimate developer and are having trouble meeting all the requirements, please contact the Zama Team members inside the server. We’ll verify your profile and manually assign you the role so you can access the tech support channel.
You'll unlock:
✅ Live Support Channel - Direct access to Zama engineering team on Discord.
✅ Zama Developer Role on Discord.
✅ Access to Level 2 - Continue your journey.
Level 2 - Learner
Requirements:
1️⃣ Complete Level 1.
2️⃣ Study the Zama Confidential Blockchain Protocol documentation.
3️⃣ Complete the Quick Start guide.
4️⃣ Read the Zama Protocol Litepaper.
You will unlock:
✅ Private Workshops - Access to developer-only educational sessions by the Zama team.
✅ Learner Role on Guild.
✅ Access to Level 3 - Ready for real building.
Level 3 - Builder
1️⃣ Complete Level 2:
2️⃣ Build and deploy your first confidential contract on the Zama Public Testnet:
- Write a smart contract using FHEVM
- Deploy it on The Zama Public Testnet
- Submit your contract for review
You will unlock:
✅ Zama Swag Kit - Exclusive merchandise package
✅ Builder Role on Guild
✅ Access to 1-on-1 Mentorship and dedicated onboarding to the Zama Protocol - Monthly sessions with Zama engineers
✅ Access to Level 4 - Join the champions
Level 4 - Champion
1️⃣ Complete Level 3
2️⃣ Significant contribution criteria (one or more):
- Deploy advanced application with active users on testnet
- Contribute to Zama core repositories
- Create educational content/tutorials
- Mentor other developers
- Build innovative use cases
3️⃣ Submit your project via the form: https://links.zama.ai/developer-creator-program-submit-level-4
You will unlock:
✅ Access to the Zama Developer Fast Track Program - Exclusive accelerator access:
- Startup Support - Guidance on building your company
- VC Network - Direct introductions to Zama's investor network
- Grant Priority - Fast-track access to funding opportunities
- Technical Partnership - Deep collaboration with Zama team
- Speaking Opportunities - Represent Zama at conferences
- Unfair Advantages - Early access, special support, strategic guidance
✅ Champion Role on Discord and access #developer-program channel
✅ Invitation to exclusive Zama developer gathering around the globe.