FAQ
Questions newcomers ask about Logos, answered from official sources. Each answer links to the page with more detail.
About Logos
What is Logos?
Logos is a social movement and a decentralised technology stack. The stack has blockchain, storage and messaging layers, joined by a runtime called Logos Core. The movement organises local groups called Circles. See Logos.
Who runs the λPrize?
The Logos Collective Association, registered in Switzerland, administers the λPrize. It sets the prizes, judges the claims and pays the winners. See λPrize.
Circles
What is a Circle?
A Circle is a self-organised local group that meets in person at least once a month. Each Circle works on a winnable issue, such as a clean-up, a campaign or a fundraiser. See Circles.
Do I need a background in tech to join?
No. The Circles handbook says you do not need a particular background. What counts is caring about building something real with others. See Getting started.
How do I start a Circle?
Fill in the Circle Steward form at logos.co/activist-leader-steward. Logos reviews each proposal and replies. The Circles handbook covers how to prepare and run the first meeting.
Software and nodes
What is Basecamp?
Basecamp is the Logos desktop app. It bundles a node, a wallet, private chat, file sharing and a package manager. It runs on macOS (Apple silicon), Windows and Linux. See Basecamp.
Can I run a node on Windows?
Use WSL2. The full-node guide assumes a Linux host, and the command-line blockchain guide covers Linux, macOS on Apple silicon and Raspberry Pi 5. On Windows, Basecamp runs the blockchain node through the Linux AppImage under WSL2. See Run a node.
What computer do I need to run a node?
The docs ask for 2 CPU cores at 2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 1 to 2 GB of free SSD space. On x86_64 the CPU must support the ADX instruction. A full node also needs a public IPv4 address and several open ports. See Run a node.
How do I get testnet tokens?
Since Testnet v0.3, new participants can earn testnet tokens by proof-of-work mining, without waiting for anyone to approve a request. Your node starts mining once it is online and you run the start command. See Run a node and Testnet.
Which testnet version is current?
Testnet v0.3, announced on 30 September 2026. Its blockchain module 0.3.1 starts a new chain, so nodes must start from an empty state. See Testnet.
Building
What is the difference between a λPrize and an RFP?
A λPrize is claimed after the work is built and in use, by opening a solution pull request. An RFP is a grant you apply for with a proposal before you start, run in milestones. See λPrize and RFPs.
What licence must my code use?
λPrize submissions must be dual licensed under MIT and Apache 2.0. RFP work must also be open source under MIT and Apache 2.0, unless Logos agrees otherwise.
How are λPrizes paid?
In USDT on Ethereum, after your solution is merged. You give your legal name, country and an Ethereum address. The address is public, so a single-use address is suggested. See λPrize.
Can Logos staff or contractors win a λPrize?
No. Logos service providers and their contractors may not take part. They are also not counted when judging adoption. See λPrize.
How long does an RFP review take?
Logos reviews proposals weekly and usually replies within 14 days. A grant only exists once a Grant Agreement is signed. See RFPs.
Where do builders ask questions?
On the Logos Discord, in the #builder-hub channel. The Logos Forum is used for longer discussion. Questions about an RFP can go on your proposal issue on GitHub.
What still needs building?
See Still to build for open prizes and RFPs.
See also
Sources
- λPrize README, github.com/logos-co, October 2026
- Logos RFP Program README, github.com/logos-co, October 2026
- Logos RFP Program Terms and Conditions, github.com/logos-co
- Join the Movement, logos.co, read 9 October 2026
- Start a Circle, logos.co, read 9 October 2026
- How to join a Logos Circle, Start a Circle
- Logos Basecamp, logos.co, read 9 October 2026
- Install Logos Basecamp, Logos documentation, Testnet v0.3
- Run a Logos node with blockchain, storage, and delivery, Logos documentation, Testnet v0.3
- Run a Logos Blockchain node on the public testnet from the CLI, Logos documentation, Testnet v0.3.0
- Logos Testnet v0.3 is Now Live, The Logos Blog, 30 September 2026