Celo Communities Guild Report - August 2024
Gm Celorians! 
The Celo Communities Guild present the monthly report on community activity across Discord, Telegram, and Reddit for the month of August.
August marked the second month of our efforts under the CeloPG H2 scope, and much of our time was spent drafting our rewarding point system program. 
At the time of writing, we have already launched a point system to reward our most engaged users on Discord and working on boosting participation in the Celo Community Hangout, a bi-weekly call hosted by moderators on the Discord Server.
A more detailed post coming soon on the Forum.
We’re planning to launch a special NFT collection that will be used as a reward for those who join these calls. 
As you know, summer tends to be a slower period for engagement and community activity (with everyone out there touching grass 
). That said, let’s dive into the statistics for August:
General
- We had our monthly moderator call on August 16th and August 28th with this call lasting almost two (2) hours each one due to a lot of items on the agenda to discuss.
Discord
- Security Review and Role Permission Management: As part of our collective efforts to maintain a secure and efficient environment, we conducted a comprehensive review of the security settings and role permissions within our Discord server. This process involved a thorough audit of user access levels, followed by a cleanup of inactive or unnecessary accounts. We also implemented more stringent permission settings to minimize the potential attack surface, effectively reducing the number of users who could become targets of hacking attempts. These actions are a critical part of safeguarding the integrity of our community and ensuring that only trusted members have access to sensitive areas.
- Collaboration with DevRel Team and Ticketing System Implementation: In close collaboration with the DevRel (Developer Relations) team, was introduced a streamlined ticketing system designed to handle technical queries more efficiently. This system allows us to adopt a more organized and responsive approach to addressing developer inquiries, resulting in quicker turnaround times and enhanced support for developers in the Celo ecosystem. By improving the structure and accessibility of technical assistance, we are fostering a culture of collaboration while raising awareness of best practices among developers within our ecosystem.
- Development of the Celo Communities Guild on Guild.xyz: We continued to lead the planning and preparation for the launch of the Celo Communities Guild on Guild.xyz. Our goal is to create a dedicated space for community-driven initiatives, enabling members to collaborate more effectively and participate in various activities. The groundwork we are currently laying will serve as a foundation for future growth and engagement, nurturing a stronger sense of community and shared purpose among Celo members.
- Hosting and Piloting Reward-Based Engagement at Celo Community Hangouts: As part of our strategy to boost community engagement, we organized and hosted two Celo Community Hangouts, offering a platform for members to connect, exchange insights, and discuss important topics. During one of these sessions, we piloted a reward system by offering 25 Celo to the most engaged user, incentivizing active participation. This initiative led to a marked increase in both the quality of contributions and overall engagement, demonstrating the value of incorporating rewards to foster a more dynamic and interactive community experience.
The Discord server in August received a steady influx of new members joining.
We are working hard to improve and encourage new members to talk more when joining the Server, but overall we are happy with the visiting retention.
Telegram
Our Telegram group also experienced steady growth in August.
Message Count: We kept the conversation lively in our Telegram group throughout August.
Actions: This includes messages deleted by admins, members banned, and members restricted.
Reddit
Over the last 30 days, our Celo Subreddit consistently saw more than 100 pageviews, peaking at almost 300.
We also had more than 20 unique users visiting our Subreddit, with a peak of nearly 88 during this period.
Final Note
The main role of moderators in keeping Discord, Telegram, and Reddit channels spam-free and welcoming is crucial. Therefore, evaluating our work solely based on the presented metrics does not fully honor our dedication.
The emotional and cyclical nature of community engagement, especially in Web3, means that periods of high activity can quickly shift to low engagement due to external factors like market conditions or new developments. 
Looking forward to keeping our community vibrant and engaged as we move forward! 