How long does review take?

We review every application within 48 hours and reply by email — whether it's a yes, a no, or a request for more samples. Pitches from accepted contributors get a same-day editor response.

Can I write multiple articles?

Yes. Most contributors land on a regular cadence — anywhere from a piece a month to a couple a week — once we've worked together on a few stories. There's no cap.

You retain credit and the right to republish on your own newsletter or portfolio after a 30-day exclusivity window. STKR News holds a non-exclusive license to keep the piece in the archive.

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Contributor Program

Become a STKR News Contributor

Earn $STKR for published articles.

We're building the independent crypto and technology desk our community wants to read every morning. If you're a journalist, analyst, or operator with original reporting or sharp commentary, we'd love to publish you — and pay you in $STKR for every story that ships.

How the contributor flow works

Apply, get approved by an editor, then start publishing. One combined step for onboarding and admin approval.

Step 1
Apply & get approved
Submit your application at /contribute. An editor reviews it in the admin dashboard and approves qualified writers.
Step 2
Log in & open the writer dashboard
Sign in with the same email you applied with, then go to /write to manage your articles.
Step 3
Read the guidelines
Review the minimum requirements, backlink policy, voice/tone do's and don'ts, and payment terms.
Step 4
Create & submit an article
Use the composer to draft your story, add a contextual backlink, and submit it for editor review.
Step 5
Get published
Once approved, your article goes live on STKR News with your byline, bio, and portfolio link.

Why write for STKR

Earn $STKR

Get paid in $STKR for every published article. Tiered rates by depth, exclusivity, and original reporting.

Build Credibility

Your byline lands in front of 50K+ entrepreneurs, founders, and operators reading us each month.

Join the Community

Plug into a private network of top builders, traders, and writers across crypto, AI, and the creator economy.

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Tell us about your work

Takes about 5 minutes. We read every application.

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Short bio*0/200 · min 50

Portfolio or websiteOptional

Writing samplesOptional · up to 3

What topics interest you?

Why do you want to write for STKR News?*0/300

Before you submit

Read full guidelines

Confirm each item — applications missing any of these are declined.

Original workMy submissions are my own reporting or analysis, not AI-generated filler or reworded press releases.
Meets minimum requirementsAt least 600 words, on-topic for STKR News, fact-checked, and free of plagiarism.
Backlink policyNo paid links. Sources are cited contextually. I will not feature projects under a 7-figure market cap or under 12 months old.
Editorial reviewSTKR editors may edit, retitle, or reject my work. Payment in $STKR is issued only upon publication.

Terms: Articles will be edited and fact-checked before publication. Payment in $STKR is issued upon publication and is subject to our contributor agreement.

Frequently asked

Contributors are paid in $STKR per published article. Rates scale with depth and originality — short market notes start at $75 equivalent, in-depth reporting and exclusives go up to $750 equivalent. Payment is sent to your wallet within 7 days of publication.

Become a STKR News Contributor

How the contributor flow works

Apply & get approved

Log in & open the writer dashboard

Read the guidelines

Create & submit an article