> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blockforecast.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Apply for Creator Access on BlockForecast

> Submit your creator application at blockforecast.io/apply. Reviewed in under 24 hours. Learn what the team looks for and how to write a strong submission.

The creator application is a quality gate, not a gatekeeper. BlockForecast reviews every application to make sure the platform stays free of ambiguous, low-effort, or unresolvable markets — but the bar is reasonable. If you have a specific topic area, can write clear binary questions, and have a plan to bring traders to your markets, you'll get approved. The review typically completes in under 24 hours.

There's no automatic email or DM when a decision is made. **Check your status at [/create](https://blockforecast.io/create) any time** — the page shows your wallet's current state (`pending`, `approved`, `rejected`, or `suspended`) plus any rejection reason recorded by the reviewer. The status is also queryable programmatically at `GET /api/v2/creator/status?address=0x...` if you want to poll from a script.

<Note>
  Creator access is required before you can publish any market on BlockForecast. You cannot reach the market creation form at `/create` without approved creator status.
</Note>

## What BlockForecast looks for

Approvals are based on four things:

1. **Question quality.** Your example markets should be specific, time-bounded, and answerable from a public source. "Will Arsenal beat Chelsea on 5 May?" is good. "Will Arsenal do well this season?" is not.
2. **Resolvability.** Every market needs an authoritative source the AI oracle can read at resolution time — a sports API, CoinGecko, Pyth, AP News, an official election body. If the answer lives only in a private or ambiguous place, the market won't pass.
3. **No insider information.** Markets must be questions any member of the public could answer from publicly available sources at resolution time. Markets that give an unfair edge to someone with insider access are rejected.
4. **Distribution intent.** A creator who actively promotes their markets generates more volume. You don't need a huge audience, but having some plan — a newsletter, a Discord, a Farcaster community, a Twitter following — helps both your approval odds and your earnings.

## The application form

The form at [blockforecast.io/apply](https://blockforecast.io/apply) asks for five things:

* **Display name and X handle** — Discord and Farcaster are optional but helpful.
* **Topic areas** — pick up to five categories you'd create markets in (e.g., "Premier League, La Liga, MLS football").
* **Two example markets** — full question text, time-bounded, written exactly as you'd publish them.
* **Distribution plan** — how you'll bring traders to your markets: audience size, platforms, community.
* **Short paragraph** — 50–600 characters on why you want to create on BlockForecast.

<Tip>
  The example markets field carries the most weight in the review. Write them exactly as you'd publish them — full question text, specific resolution date. Vague examples result in slower reviews and lower approval odds.
</Tip>

## How to apply, step by step

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in with your wallet">
    Go to [blockforecast.io/apply](https://blockforecast.io/apply) and sign in with the wallet you intend to use for creating markets. BlockForecast uses Privy — you can sign in with Google, Apple, email, or an existing Web3 wallet. Use the wallet you want your creator fees paid to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in your profile details">
    Enter your display name and X handle. Add Discord or Farcaster handles if you have them.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your topic areas">
    Select up to five categories. Be specific: "Premier League and La Liga football" is more credible than "sports." The team looks for applicants with genuine expertise in their chosen domains.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write two example markets">
    Write two markets you'd actually launch in week one. Use the format: "Will \[subject] \[verb] by \[specific date/time]?" Include a resolution date and make sure the answer would be available from a public source. Treat this like a live submission.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe your distribution plan">
    Explain where your traders will come from. This doesn't need to be large — a 500-person Discord or a niche Farcaster channel counts. The team wants to see that you've thought about bringing volume to your markets.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit and wait for review">
    Submit the form. The applicant page will switch to "Application received." Reviews typically complete in under 24 hours — often faster during business hours. To find out if you've been approved, **check [/create](https://blockforecast.io/create)** — your wallet's status is shown there. If you're still in `pending` after 48 hours, email [support@blockforecast.io](mailto:support@blockforecast.io).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens after you submit

Once your application is under review, the team checks your example markets against the resolvability and quality criteria. Most decisions land in under 24 hours. **There's no outbound notification — check your status at [/create](https://blockforecast.io/create) any time.**

**If approved:** your wallet is upgraded to creator status immediately, and the next time you load `/create` you'll see the market-creation wizard. Any draft you started before applying is preserved so you can pick up where you left off.

**If not approved:** `/create` shows the rejection reason recorded by the reviewer plus a "Reapply" button. Common reasons are ambiguous example markets or no clear distribution plan — both fixable with a revised submission. The reapply form pre-fills with your previous answers.

## What to do while you wait

* **Browse active markets** on the platform to get a feel for question style and resolution criteria.
* **Study the [create-a-market guide](/creators/create-a-market)** so you're ready to launch immediately after approval.
* **Draft your first 5–10 markets** in a text file. Having a queue of questions ready means you can launch your portfolio on day one.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I apply with multiple wallets?">
    No. Creator access is tied to the wallet you sign in with at application time. If you want to create markets from a different wallet, you'll need to submit a new application with that wallet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a fee to apply?">
    No. The application is free. Creating a market via the website is free for approved creators (gas only, cents on Base). Creating via the [x402 Agent API](/developers/x402-overview) costs \$1 USDC per market — paid by the agent wallet, non-refundable on unapproved wallets.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I reapply if rejected?">
    Yes. Open [/create](https://blockforecast.io/create) — if your wallet is in `rejected` state the page shows the recorded reason and a "Reapply" button. Address the feedback and resubmit. Most applicants who reapply with stronger example markets and a clearer distribution plan are approved on the second attempt.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I know when I'm approved?">
    Visit [/create](https://blockforecast.io/create). The page shows your wallet's current state (`pending`, `approved`, `rejected`, or `suspended`). When you're approved, the market-creation wizard appears immediately. There's no automatic email or DM — checking the page is the canonical signal.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>