#PROVE Creative Contest

I recently joined the Gate Square #PROVE Creative Contest and had an exciting journey exploring the PROVE ecosystem through multiple activities. My participation started with the CandyDrop event, where I completed tasks to share the 200,000 PROVE prize pool. The first step was engaging in the Futures First Trade Pool, completing a trading volume of at least 5,000 USDT on any futures contract, which earned me 20 PROVE. It was thrilling to see the rewards being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and it motivated me to continue participating actively.

Next, I tackled the Futures Trading CandyDrop Challenge, where cumulative futures trading volumes unlocked additional candies and PROVE rewards. For example, trading volumes of 30,000 USDT earned 1 candy (~9.2 PROVE), 50,000 USDT earned 3 candies (~27.6 PROVE), and 80,000 USDT earned 5 candies (~46 PROVE). This structure not only made the event engaging but also allowed me to maximize my rewards through consistent participation.

Simultaneously, I joined the Futures Lucky Draw Challenge, which guaranteed 1 PROVE airdrop per user. By completing simple registration and trading tasks, I was able to secure my spot in the lottery and claim rewards automatically. This ensured that even as a newcomer to PROVE futures, I could engage and benefit from the event.

Through these activities, I also learned about the Succinct Network (PROVE). It’s a decentralized protocol that proves the execution of software globally using zero-knowledge proofs. The network coordinates provers through innovative proof contests, essentially all-pay auctions, to generate proofs efficiently. Users submit requests as RISC-V programs, and provers compete to minimize latency and costs while earning fees. The ecosystem incentivizes participation across users, hardware teams, and infrastructure operators, creating a global infrastructure that lowers the cost of zero-knowledge proof generation.

The entire experience, from CandyDrop to Futures trading and the creative contest, gave me hands-on exposure to the PROVE ecosystem. I also got to engage with the community by sharing my insights and participating in various tasks, which made the event both educational and rewarding.

For anyone looking to join, here are the links:

CandyDrop × Succinct (PROVE): https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/46469

Futures Lucky Draw Challenge: https://www.gate.com/announcements/article/46491