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Overview

  • Introduction

Getting Started

  • Application & Onboarding
  • Roles & Permissions

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Getting Started

This guide covers how to apply, get accepted, and complete your onboarding on Edin.

Applying to Edin

Edin is a curated community — not everyone who applies is accepted. This selectivity ensures a high-caliber contributor base where every member adds genuine value.

Prerequisites

  • A GitHub account (used for authentication and contribution tracking)
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the four domains
  • Willingness to complete domain-specific micro-tasks as part of the admission process

Application Process

  1. Sign in with GitHub — visit the Apply page and authenticate with your GitHub account.
  2. Select your domain — choose your primary area of expertise: Technology, Finance & Financial Engineering, Impact & Sustainability, or Governance.
  3. Complete micro-tasks — each domain has specific micro-tasks designed to evaluate your skills. These are small, focused exercises that demonstrate your competence.
  4. Submit your application — your application, including micro-task results, is reviewed by existing community members and administrators.
  5. Receive a decision — you will be notified of the outcome. Accepted contributors move to the onboarding phase.

72-Hour Ignition Onboarding

Once accepted, you enter a structured 72-hour onboarding process designed to integrate you into the community quickly and effectively.

Buddy Assignment

You are paired with an existing contributor who serves as your buddy during onboarding. Your buddy helps you navigate the platform, understand community norms, and find your first tasks. They are your go-to person for any questions during your initial days.

Onboarding Milestones

The onboarding process includes specific milestones to complete within 72 hours:

  • Complete your contributor profile (bio, skill areas, GitHub username)
  • Accept the data processing agreement
  • Join your domain working group
  • Make your first contribution
  • Connect with your assigned buddy

Setting Up Your Profile

Your contributor profile is your public identity on Edin. It is visible to other contributors and on the public contributors page.

  • Display name — your public name on the platform.
  • Bio — a short description of your expertise and interests.
  • Skill areas — specific skills within your domain (e.g., for Technology: backend, frontend, DevOps, AI/ML).
  • GitHub username — linked to your account for contribution attribution.

You can edit your profile at any time from the Dashboard > Profile page.