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

# Publishing on ViewFT

> How to create and publish content on ViewFT.

# Publishing on ViewFT

Any registered user can publish content on ViewFT. Your reach and rewards depend on your ViewCred Score, content quality, and optional staking.

## Content Types

* **Articles** — Original long-form journalism, analysis, and opinion
* **Curations** — Summaries and commentary on news from other sources (with proper attribution)
* **Quick Takes** — Short-form reactions to breaking news

## Publishing Flow

1. Write your content in the ViewFT editor
2. Add relevant tags and category
3. Choose whether to stake \$VIEW tokens (optional — see [Staked Publishing](/creators/staked-publishing))
4. Submit for publication

Content is immediately published and begins receiving algorithmic distribution based on your ViewCred Score and stake amount.

## Content Guidelines

* **Original work** — Plagiarism results in immediate ViewCred slashing
* **Proper attribution** — Curations must link to and credit original sources
* **Factual claims** — Verifiable claims should include sources where possible
* **No manipulation** — Coordinated engagement schemes are detected and penalized

## Content Quality Signals

ViewFT's algorithm evaluates content quality using several signals:

**Strong quality signals (increase distribution):**

* Original reporting with named sources
* Data-backed claims with linked references
* Balanced coverage presenting multiple perspectives
* Clear distinction between fact and opinion
* Timely coverage of emerging stories

**Weak quality signals (reduce distribution):**

* Aggregation without original commentary or analysis
* Clickbait headlines that don't match content
* Unattributed claims or anonymous sourcing without justification
* Duplicating content already well-covered without adding new insight

## Content Formatting Tips

* **Lead with the news** — put the most important information in the first paragraph
* **Use subheadings** — break long articles into scannable sections
* **Link your sources** — external links to primary sources increase trust signals
* **Tag accurately** — miscategorized content gets less distribution, not more
* **Disclose conflicts** — if you hold tokens or have relationships relevant to your coverage, disclose them. Transparency builds ViewCred faster than anything.

## Content Ownership

All content published on ViewFT remains the intellectual property of the creator. ViewFT is granted a non-exclusive license to display and distribute the content within the platform. Creators can republish their content elsewhere at any time.