Research report · 14 Sep 2026
Six routes remain; MetaMask has no confirmed public form
Pool topic: Crypto ambassador programs.
Question revision 1: Which crypto ambassador programs are genuinely open now, who can apply, and what work, rewards, deadlines and risks come with each opportunity?
We rechecked the live-route question rather than padding the list. Hedera, Cyfrin and Nexo still visibly invite applications. Aster, Elk and Nomis remain in the table on their 13 Sep substantive checks. Bitget still publishes a 30 Sep recruitment deadline for experienced trading-community operators.
| Status | Project | Who fits | You do | Deadline | Reward | People report | Apply | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed open | Hedera | Developers with Hedera and smart-contract experience; or community professionals in marketing, education, UX/UI or project management. | Run technical workshops, make technical content, support developers, organize events, build partnerships or make community content. | No deadline published. | Certificates, swag and badges. Cash or token amount not stated. | No recent independent report found. | Official route | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Confirmed open | Cyfrin | People aged 18+ interested in blockchain education, security and community building. Prior experience is suggested, not required. | Host events, share educational content, support newcomers and connect academic communities. | No deadline published. | Mentorship, experience, recognition, resources and merchandise. Cash pay not stated. | No recent independent report found. | Official route | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Confirmed open | Nexo | Experienced people with local crypto and marketing contacts, public-speaking confidence and B2B sales experience. | Build partnerships, make content, represent Nexo at events, use affiliate-led growth, reach media and localize content. | No deadline published. | Nexo says competitive salary and result-based incentives. Amount, targets, timing and jurisdiction terms are not stated. | No recent independent report found. | Official route | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Confirmed open | Aster | Community builders, active Aster users or traders, and people with a track record of community work. | Host meetups, workshops, AMAs or trading sessions; onboard users; give product feedback. | Applications are open year-round. | Event support up to $5,000 per event, toolkit, merchandise, promotion and early product access. Aster says there is no direct salary. | No recent independent report found. | Official route | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Confirmed open | Elk | People with strong interpersonal and communication skills; some roles expect knowledge of Elk products. | Community work, content, events, partnerships, translation, design or development. | No deadline published. | The selected apprentice works as a volunteer during the trial. Post-trial benefits and their value are not stated. | No recent independent report found. | Official route | 13 Sep 2026 |
| Open, referral-led | Nomis | Creators and community contributors willing to make content, engage users and organize promotion. | Make posts, videos or articles; join discussions; help with events and campaigns; promote referrals. | No deadline published. | 30% of minting fees from referrals and 30% off Score minting. The unit, payout timing and other conditions are not stated. | No recent independent report found. | Official route | 13 Sep 2026 |
New status check: MetaMask
| Status | Project | What the official forum says | What to do | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed | MetaMask Ambassador Program | The programme page describes meetups, education and safe onboarding as voluntary and unpaid. Its application discussion records a staff reply on 4 Jun 2026 that the form was closed. | Do not treat an old forum application reference as an open route. We found no later reopening notice in the official forum pages inspected on 14 Sep. | 14 Sep 2026 |
Two links that still need caution
- Soneium still links a hosted form from its 29 Jun announcement. The endpoint did not expose enough content to verify acceptance, so it remains not confirmed.
- Solana University still shows fields after its published 1 Sep close date. The page is not evidence that submissions are accepted.
Decision
Use an official page, a current application status, and the published terms together. A continuing ambassador community can be real while its public intake is closed, invite-only, or unclear. Do not spend application effort on that ambiguity until the issuer posts a new route or answers through an official channel.