# Curator

A curator is the primary driver of signal. We don’t view being a curator as a job, it’s a role designed for those that already have their ear to the ground within Solana. Whether you are a casual observer who finds a project they like once a week or someone hunting for something new every hour, our platform is built to work around your pace.

You can use Serpent as much or as little as you like but our protocol is structured so that those who are consistently active gain the most influence and highest potential for rewards. &#x20;

## Entry & Flexible participation

To ensure the curator class, remains that of a certain standard and remove the possibility of botting there is a mandatory Curator sign-up fee. This is a one time entry costs that unlocks your ability to vouch and participate in the lifecycle of projects on Serpent.

This fee is an adjustable value that can be changed at any point to keep the barrier to entry fair and effective. Once you’re in the platform is yours to use.

## 3 Slot Economy

The primary tool at your disposal is the vouch. While anyone can vote for fee in Surge, Curators use vouch slots to signal their conviction. You are limited to three active vouch slots at any given time which keep the terminal focused. Each vouch requires a commitment of $SPT and while these costs are once again adjustable to stay in line with wider market conditions, they serve a simple purpose. They prove that you aren’t just guessing.

## The Benefits of Consistency

While you can use the platform as much or as little as you’d like. There are clear advantages to staying active. Our reward logic is built to favor those who showed the most support throughout a projects growth.

\-       **Timing Multipliers**. The more often you are scanning and looking for projects the more likely you are to be the “First Vouch” on a project that eventually hits the verified tab. Being early grants you the highest reward multipliers.

\-       **Reputation Scaling**. Consistently backing projects that survive the 100-second extraction cycles builds your score. A higher score helps to grow your own reputation and influence in the space and positions you at the top of the leaderboards for the weekly reward pool&#x20;

\-        **Compounding Influence.** Curators who use the platform regularly become the trusted voices that new users follow. By staying active you ensure your 3-vouch limit carries the most weight turning your individual conviction into a market moving signal.
