> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.openguild.wtf/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.openguild.wtf/general-information/membership/ranking-system/elder.md).

# Elder

### Pre-requisites 

Make sure you did take a look at these materials to understand fully how the OpenGuild Membership System works.

* [Community Guideline](/general-information/guidelines/community-guideline.md)
* [Ranking System](/general-information/membership/ranking-system.md)
* [Developers Guideline](/general-information/guidelines/developers-guideline.md)

### Requirements | XP Milestone: <mark style="background-color:green;">1595</mark><mark style="background-color:green;">**XP**</mark>

To become a [LowLeveler](/general-information/membership/ranking-system/lowleveler.md), you only need to pick tasks listed in [Quests for Bounty & XP farming](/general-information/membership/quests-for-bounty-and-xp-farming.md) and upload your works on our **Discord #proof-of-work** channel so the XP will be counted.&#x20;

* Approach 1: You must be a [LowLeveler](/general-information/membership/ranking-system/lowleveler.md) with <mark style="background-color:green;">1</mark><mark style="background-color:green;">**595XP**</mark>
* Approach 2: You must be a [LowLeveler](/general-information/membership/ranking-system/lowleveler.md) and you are nominated by <mark style="color:orange;">**THREE (3)**</mark> [Elder](/general-information/membership/ranking-system/elder.md).&#x20;

### Common Benefits

These benefits are allocated to all membership type. To see the specific benefits for each membership type, visit [#specific-benefits](#specific-benefits "mention")

* Access to *<mark style="background-color:purple;">open-source projects</mark>* made the OpenGuild Labs contributors. Find more on our [**OpenGuild Labs Github**](https://github.com/openguild-labs)
* Access to *<mark style="background-color:purple;">courses, events & workshops</mark>* managed and made by the OpenGuild community members. Find more on [Hackathon, Projects & Events](/hackathon-projects-and-events/dev-focused-activities.md)
* **Community Perks:** As a member, you will receive merchandises depend on your contribution to the community. *<mark style="background-color:purple;">The more you contribute, the more perks you will receive.</mark>*
* Receive latest news and announcements related to Polkadot ecosystem and OpenGuild activities.
* Receive community **Proof of Contribution (POC)** and **Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP)** NFTs.

### Membership Benefits

* Receive full benefits of [Member](/general-information/membership/ranking-system/member.md) and [LowLeveler](/general-information/membership/ranking-system/lowleveler.md) membership.
* Participate as a speaker or organizing events hosted or partnered by the OpenGuild community. Building your brand image in the Rust & Polkadot ecosystem.&#x20;