Ambassador's Guide

The Ultimate Web3 Ambassador Guide: The Rewards, The Hustle & The Bitter Truth!🙂‍↔️

For Web3 newbies, ambassador programs are a great way to start! These programs offer you the chance to learn, connect, and grow while being part of a thriving community.

The best part? You don’t need to be an expert! All you need is the zeal to participate, contribute, and earn rewards.

But before you jump in, you need to understand the good, the bad, and the ugly about ambassador programs. In this guide, I’ll break everything down for you! What they are, how to get in, what skills you need, and the bitter truths no one tells you.

What is a Web3 Ambassador Program?

Think of a Web3 project like a brand new city that needs people to spread the word, welcome new visitors, and make the place lively.

That’s where ambassadors come in! They are the voice, promoters, and educators of a project.

What do ambassadors do?

→ Promote the project on X, Telegram, Discord and other social media platforms.
→ Create content (memes, blogs, videos, infographics).
→ Help newcomers understand the project.
→ Host events & discussions (X Spaces, AMAs and sometimes IRL events).
→ Provide feedback to improve the project.

What do ambassadors get in return?

→ Rewards (crypto either in stables or project’s tokens, NFTs, merch, whitelist spots).
→ Recognition (special roles, shoutouts, networking).
→ Opportunities (some get hired in Web3!).

Sounds fun, right? But wait! there’s more you need to know before you start!

How much can you earn? 💰

Your earnings depend on the project, your role, and your effort. If you apply to multiple ambassador programs and put in the work, earning $1,000 or more per month is possible!

Some ambassadors even receive airdrops worth thousands of dollars!

However, not all programs pay well! some:

❌ Pay in tokens that lose value fast.
❌ Don’t pay in monetary value but instead offer “a promise”
❌ Delay payments or never pay at all.

✓ Solution: Choose reputable programs with transparent reward structures.

Top skills that make you stand out and earn more!

Most ambassador programs focus on content creation! If you can create memes, infographics, videos, Twitter threads, and blogs then you’ll stand out and earn more rewards!

Essential Tools to Help You

→ @imgflip for meme creation
→ @canva for infographic creation and other designs
→ @capcutapp for video editing
→ @ViggleAI for AI-powered animations
→ @ChatGPTapp and @grok for AI-powered content writing
→ @NotionHQ for collaboration

✓ Tip: Learn how to use these tools and start creating. Having past work to show will boost your application!

How to find Ambassador Programs

Almost every Web3 project announces ambassador programs on X.

→ Simply search “Ambassador Programs” on X to see the most recent announcements.
→ Some projects use special names for their ambassador programs, but the word “program” is usually included. To not miss out, also search for “program” instead of just “ambassador programs.”

For example, I discovered these projects recently launched ambassador programs through a quick search.

→ @fmcpay
→ @mewe
→ @lolaixyz

How to ace any Ambassador Application ✓

→ Research the project and use this research to tailor your application answers and sound genuinely interested.

→ Fill out the application like a pro!
Introduce yourself well, highlight your skills, explain your plan (How will you help the project grow) and be unique, creative, and passionate!

→ Stay Active!
Follow the project’s X account and join their Discord. Get verified and stay engaged after applying; this is just as important as the application itself.

Why?

If your application passes the initial check, the team will search for your username to assign roles.

Now imagine this: They search for you on Discord but find no history of you engaging. It makes you look inactive, uninterested, or too busy which is not the type of ambassador any project wants!

To increase your chances of selection, make the reviewer’s job easy by staying active and engaged.

The bitter truth about Ambassador Programs 💀

Before you rush in, here’s what no one tells you!

→ Not all Programs pay well!
Some projects promise rewards but never pay while others pay in worthless tokens.

✓ Solution: Pick reputable projects with transparent payment structures.

→ Some Programs are scams!
Some rug pull after using ambassadors for free marketing.

✓ Solution: Avoid projects that lack transparency or have anonymous teams.

→ You Might Work for Free 😢
Not everyone earns rewards; only top contributors do.
Ambassadors are often treated like crops being farmed; only the best thrive and get rewarded. Not everyone can be paid; otherwise, the system wouldn’t be sustainable. This means you might put in work and earn nothing.
While ambassador programs promise incentives, they are also designed to extract as much free labor as possible while minimizing payouts. You’ll have to grind, compete, and constantly prove yourself just to earn a reward!

The system is designed to maximize free labor while paying as little as possible.

✓ Solution: Prefer programs that reward fairly instead of making you compete endlessly.

→ It Can Be Time-Consuming ⏳
Joining too many programs can lead to burnout, and you might still earn nothing. Spreading yourself too thin often results in delivering average work across all programs, making it harder to stand out and get rewarded.

✓ Solution: Pick 2-3 good programs and focus on them.

→ Most Ambassadors never get hired full time!
Some projects say “Top ambassadors will get hired”, but this rarely happens.

✓ Solution: Use ambassador work to network & apply for real Web3 jobs.

→ If You Have a Small Following, You Might Get Ignored!
Big influencers and people with a high amount of followers are prioritized!

✓ Solution: Build your personal brand on X.

→ Many Programs Die Fast 💀
Some run out of funds and disappear overnight.

✓ Solution: Choose strong, long-term projects with real use cases.

In conclusion: Be Smart & Strategic🙂‍↔️

Being an ambassador in Web3 can be fun and profitable, but only if you choose the right projects, develop the right skills, and manage your time wisely.

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