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# The Leaderboard Explained

The Swarm Nexus Leaderboard is a dynamic showcase of the most valuable contributors across the Torus ecosystem. It provides a transparent and real-time view of who is making the biggest impact and driving the network forward.

#### What Does the Leaderboard Track?

The leaderboard ranks users based on their total **SWARM Points**. It reflects the sum of all valuable contributions you have made, from ingesting data to creating content and helping fellow community members.

#### A Live Feed of Contribution

To bring this all together, our revamped website will feature a **Live Feed** that shows how community members are earning SWARM Points in real-time. This creates a constant, visible stream of positive actions and highlights the diverse ways one can contribute to the swarm.

#### The Gateway to Rewards

The Leaderboard is not just for recognition—it's the primary mechanism for distributing rewards through **The Nexus Flywheel**.

* **Monthly Snapshots:** At the end of each month, a snapshot of the leaderboard will be taken.
* **Top Contributors Rewarded:** The top 10 or 20 contributors on the leaderboard will receive a share of `TORUS` tokens from the Swarm Nexus emissions.

Your position on the leaderboard directly determines your eligibility for these monthly rewards, creating a powerful incentive to stay engaged and continue adding value. Check the leaderboard on the Swarm Nexus website to see where you stand!


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