Participate in a Research Study on Steemit Engagement and Earn Real$

Dear Steemit Community,

We are conducting an academic research study on how Steemit users make decisions about posting, commenting, and voting under different cryptocurrency reward conditions. This project is led by researchers at Baylor University. Our aim is to better understand Steemit’s unique incentive and governance features.

We are currently recruiting Steemit users to participate in a short 10–15 minute online study. In this study, you will complete a brief decision-making task based on hypothetical or simulated Steemit scenarios. No prior preparation is required.

Compensation
Participants who complete the study will receive a digital gift card (e-gift card) that can be redeemed online.

The exact value of the gift card will depend on your engagement level during the study task (e.g., effort and completeness of responses). The typical range will be approximately [e.g., USD $2–$15].

How to Express Interest
If you are interested in participating, please leave your email address in this short sign-up form:
[https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOclUs88qevfm4e or instruct: “Comment ‘Interested’ and we will DM you a link to a secure email form”]

We will then email you:

A participant information sheet and consent form

A personalized link to the online study

Eligibility

• At least 18 years old

• Have a Steemit account created before [insert date]

• Have been active on Steemit within the last 30 days

Privacy
Your email will be used only for:

• Sending you the study link
• Sending your e-gift card after completion

Your responses in the study will be stored separately from your email and Steemit username.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or contact the research team at:
[sophia_zhang@baylor.edu]

Thank you for considering participation and for supporting research on decentralized communities.