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@@ -176,13 +176,20 @@ None, automated tests are fine.
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 ## Deployment instructions
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+
+<!-- If you are on Discord, please join https://discord.gg/ai16z and state your Discord username here for contribute role and join us in #development-feed -->
+<!--
+## Discord username
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 ```
 
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 ## Recognition and Rewards
 
-We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributors who go above and beyond to drive the project forward. Stand-out contributions may be eligible for:
+We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributors who go above and beyond to drive the project forward. Contributors are eligible for direct communication with a16z devs on Discord through a "Github - Contributors" role when their pull request (PR) with their Discord username attached is merged.
+
+Stand-out contributions may be eligible for:
 
 - Grants from the ai16z Creator Fund
 - Featuring your project across various channels