Question 1

What is Arette Explore and the meritocracy voting system?

Accepted Answer

Arette Explore is a curation feed of community projects. It utilizes a meritocracy-based voting system combining community engagement with Jury ratings. To eliminate popularity bias, Jury votes weigh significantly more (Effective Votes), ensuring technical brilliance and design quality determine placement on the leaderboards.

Question 2

What determines if my project is approved or remains pending?

Accepted Answer

All submitted projects enter a pending moderation queue. Our administrators and Jury review submissions for content guidelines, quality, and spam detection. Approved projects become visible in explore feeds and eligible for voting and leaderboards.

Question 3

How does the Public Voting Ledger work and can I vote anonymously?

Accepted Answer

Every cast vote is transparently recorded on the project detail page ledger. When voting, you can select 'Vote Anonymously' to hide your name and profile link from the public ledger, though your voter role (Jury, Member, etc.) and effective math weight remain visible to ensure system integrity.

Question 4

What is the difference between community votes and effective votes?

Accepted Answer

Standard community votes add base engagement. Jury votes from vetted professionals undergo an Effective Vote multiplier (e.g., up to 10x weight) to prevent popularity gaming and ensure quality-focused rankings.

Question 5

Are there fees for submitting a project to Explore?

Accepted Answer

Submission is completely free for all users. However, if you wish to boost or feature your project at the top of the explore feed, you can launch an ad campaign utilizing ARC Tokens.

Question 6

How does the Leaderboard work and can I win prizes?

Accepted Answer

The leaderboard ranks projects using a weighted algorithm of community votes and Jury-validated Effective Votes. Arette rewards top creators at the end of each month with allocations of ARC Tokens and cash payouts from the Monthly Excellence prize pools.

Question 7

Can I edit or update my project details after it is approved?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can edit your project's media, descriptions, and tags. Standard users can edit before publishing, while post-publish editing is unlocked with a Pro or Agency membership to ensure content authenticity and prevent bait-and-switch submissions.

Question 8

Who can join the Jury and how are Jury members vetted?

Accepted Answer

Jury members are vetted industry professionals, developers, and designers invited by the Arette team or approved via application. They are marked with a distinct Jury badge and hold a 10x multiplier on effective vote weight.

Question 9

How does Arette prevent vote manipulation and Sybil attacks?

Accepted Answer

Arette uses advanced telemetry tracking and automated heuristics to identify coordinated voting blocks, multiple proxy accounts, or bot activity. Violations lead to immediate project removal, XP docking, or permanent account bans.

Question 10

What is the Arette Academy?

Accepted Answer

Arette Academy is our built-in learning management platform. Students can browse, purchase, and learn via interactive video lessons, take quizzes, complete assignments, and engage with peers in classroom forums.

Question 11

How do certificates and credentials work?

Accepted Answer

Upon completing all lessons, passing the quizzes, and fulfilling course requirements, a verified digital Certificate of Completion is automatically generated. Each certificate carries a unique verification code that employers can verify directly on Arette.

Question 12

Are there any fees for courses?

Accepted Answer

Course creators set their own tuition fees, which can be paid in cash, Stripe, or ARC Tokens. Arette also offers sponsored scholarships and grants to make premium education accessible.

Question 13

How do scholarships work and how do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Arette offers dynamic scholarships to talented creators to cover course tuitions. Scholarships are sponsored by premium brands, agencies, or Arette directly. Users can apply for scholarships on course pages by demonstrating their dedication, writing a statement of purpose, and linking their verified creative profiles.

Question 14

Who is Maya AI and how does she help me learn?

Accepted Answer

Maya AI is Arette's built-in AI learning assistant. Available inside your learner dashboard and classroom forums, Maya behaves as a private tutor. She can summarize video lessons, explain complex technical code snippets, answer quiz doubts, and provide code-checking reviews in real-time.

Question 15

What features are available in the Course Builder for instructors?

Accepted Answer

Vetted instructors get access to a drag-and-drop Course Builder, allowing them to structure curriculum sections, attach video lessons, embed YouTube links, configure short-answer and multiple-choice quizzes, set commitment benchmarks, and attach course analytics.

Question 16

What happens if I fail a lesson quiz inside a classroom?

Accepted Answer

Quizzes have custom passing thresholds set by the instructor. If you fail, you can review the course material and retake the quiz. Lesson progress and certificate generation remain locked until all course quizzes are successfully passed.

Question 17

How can I register as a verified instructor on Arette Academy?

Accepted Answer

You can apply through the 'Apply as Instructor' page on the Learn dashboard. Instructors are vetted by the admin for expertise. Once approved, they get access to the drag-and-drop Course Builder, lesson uploads, and Course Analytics.

Question 18

Is there a shopping cart or multi-course checkout?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Arette Academy features a sliding Cart Drawer. You can add multiple premium courses to your cart and check out in a single transaction using credit card/Stripe or ARC Tokens.

Question 19

What are classroom discussions and community forums?

Accepted Answer

Every course has built-in classrooms and discussion forums. Students can ask questions, discuss lesson material, share visual prototypes, and get real-time assistance from peer students, instructors, and Maya AI.

Question 20

How does the Job Board and application system work?

Accepted Answer

The Job Board matches creative talent with verified employers and agencies. Job seekers can browse job posts and natively apply for free. Applications automatically bundle their verified Arette profile data, credentials, and achievements.

Question 21

What is the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?

Accepted Answer

For employers, Arette features a custom ATS dashboard where they can review applications, view verified profiles, rate candidates 1-5 stars, and move them through hiring stages.

Question 22

Are there charges for posting jobs or hiring?

Accepted Answer

It is 100% free for talent to apply. For employers, the token cost to post a job listing is dynamically set by the platform admin. You can review the current required tokens on the Post a Job page, with options to spend additional tokens to boost and feature listings at the top of hiring feeds.

Question 23

What specific recruitment tools do Agencies get in the ATS?

Accepted Answer

The Agency tier ATS unlocks advanced filters like sorting by specialty category, candidates' verified status, rating applicant resumes 1-5 stars, moving them through custom interview funnel stages, and exporting CSV applications.

Question 24

Can job applicants upload custom resumes and portfolios?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Talent profiles support uploading verified PDF resumes, listing custom portfolio URLs (GitHub, LinkedIn, websites), and writing tailored cover letters when submitting a native job application.

Question 25

How does Arette verify companies and employers?

Accepted Answer

Employers must create a Company profile and submit verification details. Administrators review credentials to check company authenticity. Once verified, employers can post job listings and gain access to candidates' visual portfolios.

Question 26

Can standard users apply to jobs for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, applying to jobs on Arette is completely free for all users. Your application automatically includes your verified Arette profile, XP levels, earned certificates, and resume.

Question 27

How do I mark my profile as 'Available for Hire'?

Accepted Answer

In your Account Settings or profile page, you can toggle your hiring availability status (e.g. 'Available for Hire' or 'Open to Work'). This adds a green status indicator to your profile, making you discoverable in the recruiter search engine.

Question 28

Who can write articles on Arette?

Accepted Answer

Any community member can publish articles, tutorials, or industry insights in our Articles section. This is a great way to share knowledge, build credibility, and gain followers.

Question 29

How does article curation work?

Accepted Answer

High-quality, informative articles that receive high votes and community shares are featured on the main Articles homepage and recommended in newsletter digests.

Question 30

Is there a cost to publish or read articles?

Accepted Answer

Reading and publishing articles is completely free. Authors can optionally use ARC Tokens to promote their articles to targeted audiences.

Question 31

What is the difference between article tags and categories?

Accepted Answer

Categories represent the main high-level topic (e.g. Design, Frontend, Career, Subscriptions), while tags are granular keywords added by authors to help users find specific subjects across different categories.

Question 32

How does Article Credit monetization work and what is the payout rate?

Accepted Answer

Creators earn off-chain Credits for organic article views (configured at 0.1 Credits per view). Once you reach the minimum withdrawal threshold of 100 Credits, you can cash out (where 100 Credits equals $1 USD) via partner portals.

Question 33

Can readers tip or gift ARC tokens to article authors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, readers can gift ARC tokens directly to authors on their article page to show appreciation. Gifting/tipping has a 0% platform fee, meaning the creator receives 100% of the tokens sent.

Question 34

What styling and editor features are supported in the Article Editor?

Accepted Answer

The Submit Article page features a rich-text editor supporting headings, code blocks, bold/italic formatting, embedded image/video files, and custom links, helping you write beautiful tutorials and tech thoughts.

Question 35

What is the difference between Standard, Pro, and Agency tiers?

Accepted Answer

Standard (Free) provides core access to explore, apply to jobs, buy courses, vote, and comment. Pro unlocks project editing post-publish, advanced portfolio analytics, profile verified checkmark (upon KYC check), a unique PRO border, and priority feed visibility. Agency is built for design studios and companies, unlocking recruiter ATS filters, custom team page layouts, team visitor analytics, and higher platform rate limits.

Question 36

How are subscriptions charged?

Accepted Answer

Subscriptions can be paid on a recurring monthly/yearly basis via credit card (Stripe) or directly using ARC Tokens in your account. The pricing for both tiers is dynamically configured by the admin and always visible on our Pricing page. You can cancel at any time.

Question 37

What analytics dashboards are available on Arette?

Accepted Answer

Arette provides three specialized analytics dashboards: 1) Portfolio Analytics (Pro & Agency) to track project impressions, views, votes, and geographical visitor distribution. 2) Recruiting Analytics (Agency) to track applicant demographics, response rates, and ATS hiring stages. 3) Course Analytics (Instructors) to help teachers monitor student enrollments, quiz score distributions, and course revenue reports.

Question 38

What is the difference between standard profile checkmarks and KYC verification?

Accepted Answer

A standard profile checkmark indicates active membership tier or Jury role. KYC/Identity verification requires submitting official identity documents for a KYC check, unlocking a blue verified badge on your avatar.

Question 39

Can I cancel or downgrade my subscription at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, subscriptions are managed via Stripe or direct token billing and can be canceled or downgraded at any point. If canceled, you retain Pro/Agency features until the end of your billing cycle.

Question 40

How do Team and Company profiles work?

Accepted Answer

Company and Team profiles showcase your organizations, services, open jobs, employees, and collective portfolio. Starter accounts can list 1 company profile, Pro accounts can list up to 3 company profiles, and Agency accounts can create and manage unlimited company profiles with full visitor analytics.

Question 41

How do team visitor analytics work?

Accepted Answer

Company/Team pages feature advanced visitor tracking, letting administrators view visitor demographics, page views over time, and referrers to see which platforms bring the most traffic.

Question 42

What are ARC Tokens and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

ARC Tokens (Arette Credits) are the platform's utility currency. They flow through the Arette economy to reward quality and fuel operations like gifting and tipping other creators, promoting projects as native ads, posting job listings, and subscribing to premium tiers.

Question 43

How can I acquire and spend ARC Tokens?

Accepted Answer

Tokens can be purchased in the Tokens Store or earned through winning bounties, receiving tips, or ranking on the leaderboard. You spend them on job postings, ad campaigns, tips for other creators, and Pro/Agency memberships.

Question 44

What is the transaction fee for token purchases or tipping?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing tokens is subject to standard processing fees. Community tipping is 100% feeless, meaning creators receive the exact amount of tokens tipped.

Question 45

How does token gifting (tipping) work?

Accepted Answer

Arette supports direct token gifting. You can tip other creators directly from their project pages or profiles to show appreciation for their work. Tipping is completely feeless, and the recipient receives 100% of the gifted tokens instantly.

Question 46

How do I cast an ad campaign boost and configure objectives?

Accepted Answer

By spending ARC tokens, you can promote projects as native ads. You choose whether to optimize for Impressions (reach) or Clicks (traffic), select the run duration in days, and track real-time analytics in your settings.

Question 47

How is the Monthly Excellence prize pool funded?

Accepted Answer

The prize pool grows dynamically from platform-sponsored bounties, a portion of token transaction volumes, and direct community contributions. Active prize pool states are broadcasted live over socket connections.

Question 48

Are ARC Tokens refundable or can they be exchanged back to cash?

Accepted Answer

ARC Tokens are platform utility units and are non-refundable once purchased. You can spend them on platform services like ad campaigns, course enrollments, or tipping other creators.

Question 49

What are sponsored Bounties and how can I win them?

Accepted Answer

Bounties are specialized design/development challenges sponsored by brands or Arette directly. Creators submit solutions, and winning submissions are rewarded with large pools of ARC Tokens or cash payouts.

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