Get Involved¶
Five-level onboarding journey for joining the Project NANDA Writing Group. Each level builds on the work completed in the previous level.
Post
Review
Assessment
Team
Leadership
How the Journey Works¶
| Level | Stage | Description | Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Post | Read a NANDA paper, summarize it, and share the summary on LinkedIn. | 1–2 hours |
| L2 | Review | Complete a detailed, line-by-line review of one paper. | 3–6 hours |
| L3 | Review to become core member | Convert the L2 review into a concise assessment for the writing core team. | 2–4 hours |
| L4 | Contribute to a paper | Join a writing team and contribute to an ongoing NANDA paper. | 5–10+ hrs/week |
| L5 | Lead a paper | Propose and lead a new paper aligned with Project NANDA. | 10–20+ hrs/week |
L1 — Post¶
Begin by reading one of the NANDA papers listed under L2. The purpose of this level is to demonstrate an initial understanding of the paper and communicate that understanding clearly.
Tasks¶
- Read any one NANDA paper from the L2 list below.
- Write a three- to four-paragraph summary of the paper and publish it on LinkedIn.
- Tag the official Project NANDA LinkedIn page.
- Complete the NANDA open source disclosure.
- Submit the L1 form with a link to the LinkedIn post.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Skills | Reading comprehension, summarization, professional written communication, LinkedIn etiquette, attention to detail, and form completion |
| Estimated Bandwidth | 1–2 hours |
| Submission | L1 Submission Form |
L2 — Review¶
At L2, select one paper and review it in detail. The review should show critical reading, technical comprehension, and the ability to provide specific feedback.
Papers¶
- Upgrade or Switch — Do We Need a New Registry Architecture for the Internet of AI Agents?
- Beyond DNS — Unlocking the Internet of AI Agents via the NANDA Quilt of Registries and Verified AgentFacts
- A Survey of AI Agent Registry Solutions
- NANDA + ANS Security Blueprint — A Federated Registry Architecture for Secure, Capability-Aware Agent Discovery
Tasks¶
- Choose one paper from the list.
- Create a new document using Google Docs or a similar tool.
- Conduct a line-by-line review. Include comments, questions, and suggestions tied to specific lines or sections of the paper.
- Make the document available through a shared Google Drive link or PDF link.
- Submit the link through the L2 form.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Skills | Critical reading, analytical thinking, technical comprehension of AI agents, registries, decentralized systems, security, detailed feedback, document formatting, and file sharing |
| Estimated Bandwidth | 3–6 hours |
| Submission | L2 Submission Form |
L3 — Review to Become Core Member¶
L3 uses the same paper reviewed in L2. At this level, the detailed observations from the line-by-line review are synthesized into a shorter, structured assessment.
Tasks¶
- Write a 3-3-3 review of the paper:
- Three strengths.
- Three weaknesses.
- Three changes.
- Write one paragraph describing your paper-writing and academic skills and explaining how they can support the NANDA writing effort.
- Submit the responses through the L3 form.
Core Team Review: After L3, the NANDA writing core team reviews the submissions. Invitations are based on technical skills, prior academic work or experience, and the quality of the reviews, including the applicant’s understanding of previous NANDA work. If invited, the participant continues to L4.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Skills | Advanced critical analysis, synthesis of strengths, weaknesses, and changes, self-assessment, concise written communication, domain understanding, and research alignment |
| Estimated Bandwidth | 2–4 hours |
| Submission | L3 Submission Form |
L4 — Contribute to a Paper¶
L4 is invitation-only. Invited participants join a writing team working on an ongoing NANDA paper. Depending on the writing effort, a participant may be assigned to a team or choose an available team.
Contributors participate in discussions, conduct research, draft sections, review other contributors’ work, provide and receive feedback, and help revise the paper.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Skills | Collaborative writing, research, technical writing, active participation in discussions, constructive feedback, adaptability to team dynamics, adherence to deadlines, and growing domain expertise |
| Estimated Bandwidth | 5–10+ hours per week |
| Status | Invitation-only following L3 evaluation |
L5 — Lead a Paper¶
At L5, a contributor proposes a new paper idea aligned with the project’s mission and objectives. The paper lead manages the effort from the initial concept and outline through drafting, coordination, finalization, and publication.
The lead also coordinates contributors and mentors participants working on the paper.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Skills | Ideation, leadership, project management for a writing effort, mentorship, strategic thinking, advanced research and analytical skills, team communication, presentation of ideas, problem-solving, and deep domain expertise |
| Estimated Bandwidth | 10–20+ hours per week |
| Status | Appointed upon approved research proposal |