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# Upvotes

As a **Curator**, you determine which content is the most valuable and factually correct for readers by handing out upvotes, helping ensure only high-quality content gets recognized.

You will get `3` upvotes per day. 

## Importance of Upvotes

#### Positive Feedback Loop

First and foremost, upvotes provide a positive feedback loop, letting **Analysts** know when they post something valuable and interesting. You can mention why you upvoted their post or leave your own opinion on the matter.

#### Data Verification

Upvotes are also meant to **verify the information** in a post. So please make sure you double check the information of a post you upvote where this is possible and appropriate.

## Upvote Bonus

There are several ways to earn bonuses on your upvotes, allowing you to increase your earnings for your valuable contributions.

<table><thead><tr><th width="233">Bonus Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Early upvote</td><td>Bonus is given to first <code>2</code> upvoters of a post, when the post gets minimum <code>5</code> upvotes</td></tr><tr><td>Approving an Analyst</td><td>Bonus is given to first <code>5</code> upvoters to a new aspiring Analyst</td></tr><tr><td>From Mod upvote</td><td>Bonus is given to all upvoters when a Moderator upvotes a post</td></tr><tr><td>Upvote streak<br>(coming soon)</td><td>Bonus for upvoting X days in a row</td></tr></tbody></table>

Please note, the parameters are subject to change as the platform evolves

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## Upvote Abuse

Abusing upvotes, ignoring the above mentioned purpose and ultimately hurting the platform will lead you to [**lose RP**](/key-features/reputation-points.md#losing-rp) and eventually may lead to permanent ban and slashing of your locked CURE. So please be careful and use upvotes in a way that you genuinely believe will benefit the network.