Congrats on joining the Meadow network! You’ve just taken your first step toward making the internet more equitable and earning some valuable rewards while you’re at it.
Maybe a friend sent you a referral, or perhaps you spotted Meadow trending online. Either way, now that you’ve signed up, you might be wondering, What is Meadow? and “What’s next?”
Downloading the Meadow App
After signing up for Meadow, your next step is to download the Meadow application to your computer. Head to our website and download the Windows installer. Meadow runs on Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit. Download and installation are straightforward. It just takes a few clicks.
Why It Matters
The desktop app is the heart of Meadow. It’s the tool that allows you to contribute your unused internet bandwidth to the Meadow network.
Your Benefit
The Meadow app is designed to be lightweight and user-friendly. It won’t slow down your computer or your internet experience. You can also easily pause sharing whenever you want.
Setting Up Your Account
Once you’ve installed the Meadow app, you can now log into your account using the credentials you created during the initial sign-up. When you click “Connect,” you’ll join the network. That’s it! No complicated configurations or technical knowledge required.
Why It Matters
The setup process was designed to make sure that anyone, regardless of their technical expertise, can participate in the Meadow network. By making it simple, our goal is to remove barriers to entry and expand our community of users.
Your Benefit
In just three clicks, you’re ready to start earning rewards. The quick setup means you can begin sharing your unused bandwidth immediately without wasting time on complex configurations or settings.
Sharing Unused Bandwidth
Once you’ve installed the Meadow software, your computer will begin automatically earning Meadow Points for contributing to the Meadow network.
Imagine that your internet connection is like a parking garage. You want to have a lot of spaces available for big events (like streaming movies or jumping on video calls). However, most of the time, a significant portion of those parking spots sit empty.
Meadow lets you offer up those empty parking spaces when you’re not using them in exchange for rewards, while always making sure you have enough spaces for your own needs.
Why It Matters
Institutions we verify use your extra bandwidth to enhance their online services. They perform tasks like checking local prices, viewing regional ads, and conducting academic research.
Your Benefit
Our software lets you put a resource you’ve already paid for to work. Your personal data remains completely private while you contribute to a more equitable internet. The best part? This all happens automatically without affecting your browsing experience.
Earning Rewards with Meadow Points and Tokens
Let’s get to the good stuff. As you share your unused internet, you automatically accumulate Meadow Points based on your contribution to the Meadow network. These points help determine the number of Meadow Tokens, or USDG, you’ll be eligible to receive at the next scheduled distribution.
Why It Matters
In many cases, large corporations use your bandwidth without giving you anything in return. That’s not how we work at Meadow. Your Meadow Points represent your participation in building a more equitable internet, and it’s our way of tracking and acknowledging your contribution with real value attached.
Your Benefit
You’re not just sharing your internet. You’re also earning ownership in a groundbreaking network. The longer you stay connected to Meadow and the more bandwidth you share, the more points you earn.
Boosting Rewards with the Meadow Referral Program
As if it weren’t cool enough to earn Meadow Points just by using your internet the way you normally would, you can exponentially increase your points accumulation by making referrals to the Meadow network.
When you sign up for Meadow, you’ll get a personal referral link to share with friends, family, and followers. When someone joins and downloads the Meadow app through your link, you’ll receive a 20% boost on all the Meadow Points they earn forever. (And, don’t worry, your earnings never take away from their points.)
The benefits extend further. You can earn extra bonuses when your referrals refer people and when those second-level referrals bring more people into the network. Additional bonuses are available when your referrals hit milestones, like 100 hours of usage.
Why It Matters
Our referral program strengthens the Meadow network by incentivizing growth and rewarding community building. Each new user improves the network’s capabilities while simultaneously boosting your rewards. Everyone wins!
Your Benefit
The Meadow referral program can dramatically accelerate your Meadow Points accumulation. That translates into a greater ownership stake in the Meadow network. Each person you bring in can become a force multiplier, which could eventually result in you earning more Meadow Tokens, or USDG, at our next distribution.
Monitoring Your Progress
When you sign up with Meadow, you’ll be able to log into a clean, intuitive dashboard where you can track your progress in real time. Your dashboard will show you things like:
- Meadow Points earned
- Referral statistics
- Progress through the tiered reward system
Why It Matters
Transparency is the cornerstone of the Meadow network. Unlike traditional tech platforms that obscure how they use your resources, Meadow gives you complete visibility to the rewards you’re earning.
Your Benefit
Our dashboard means you’ll always know where you stand with Meadow. We make it easy to track your earnings over time and optimize your participation by tracking your active networks. Many users enjoy watching their points accumulate and seeing their progress over time.
Enjoying the Benefits of Meadow
As you continue to share your unused bandwidth through the Meadow network and make successful referrals, you’ll build up your Meadow Points. These points will, in part, determine how many Meadow Tokens, or USDG, you receive during scheduled distributions.
The Meadow Foundation determines when distributions occur. The first sent 100 million tokens to over 2 million users in October of 2024, with a real-world value of $200 million USD*.
Why It Matters
Other large companies profit from your data and resources. Meadow is different. We put the value back into your hands.
Your Benefits
The longer you participate in the Meadow network, the more you benefit. Your rewards accumulate over time. And you’re not just earning Meadow Tokens, or USDG. You’re really helping to reshape how the internet works. All this happens while your personal data remains completely private and secure.
Your Journey with Meadow Starts Now
Whether you’ve just signed up or you’re considering joining Meadow, there’s never been a better time to get started. The Meadow network makes it incredibly simple to participate and start earning rewards. With just a few clicks, you can download the app, set up your account, and begin accruing Meadow Points.
Download the Meadow app today, share your referral link, and watch your rewards grow.
*As per the average token price for the 30 days directly following the allocation of tokens to Meadow users (Oct 28 - Nov 27)
