Phase 2: Acknowledgement

Once a project successfully clears Surge the focus shifts to the team. This phase represents a transition from community discovery to official recognition. Having seen the momentum generated by the community the team is invited to apply their project on the platform. This is a voluntary sign of commitment rather than a compulsory requirement.

By applying for verification the developer acknowledges the support of their early backers. The a curator this is a period of advocacy as they encourage the team to apply for verification. For a user a teams acknowledgement serves as a critical verification step, distinguishing a serious build from a temporary extractive project.