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Welcome to Hacktoberfest 2023, a month-long celebration of open-source! We're excited to announce that Chimoney is participating in this global event by offering a range of open-source issues for Hacktoberfest contributors to contribute to. This is your all-access guide to one of the most awaited events of the year, where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to various open-source issues and make a real impact. Let's dive into what makes this event an opportunity you won't want to miss.

## What Is Hacktoberfest by Chimoney?
Hacktoberfest by Chimoney is more than just a contribution; it's a platform for tech enthusiasts, developers, and creatives to come together and make a real impact on open-source. With a focus on Chimoney's open-source community issues, we aim to build, enhance, and innovate in the world of fintech and beyond.
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## Event Highlights

### Interactive Skill-Building Workshops:
We understand the value of knowledge-sharing. That's why we're hosting a series of hands-on workshops covering various tools and concepts in open-source _(Long period of contribution)_ development. Whether you're new to open source or a seasoned pro, there's always something new to learn.

#### Here are the sessions we have line up for you:

**1. Intro to Open source and Chimoney Community Projects**
 >**4th October** at  5:30 pm EAT | 3:30 pm WAT | 10 AM EST

**2. Effective Contribution To Open source**
 >**18th October** at  5:30 pm EAT | 3:30 pm WAT | 10 AM EST

**3. Weekly Office Hour Calls**
 >**Every Tuesday (From 4th-25th)** at  5:30 pm EAT | 3:30 pm WAT | 10 AM EST

Register for these workshops **[here](https://forms.gle/KKk8GepQczzn2uMv7)**

## Issues
We have an array of issues, ranging from beginner-friendly and good first issues to advanced ones. Whether it's optimizing code for efficiency or elevating user experiences, your contributions will have a meaningful impact.

## How to Participate
1. **Select an Issue:** Explore the list of issues in our [Community repository](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects) and pick one that aligns with your interests and expertise.
2. **Join the Discussion:** Engage with fellow developers, share your insights, and seek guidance  via our [community channel](https://discord.gg/Q3peDrPG95).
3. **Collaborate and Contribute:** Collaboration is at the heart of Hacktoberfest. Collaborate with peers, exchange ideas, while contributing to our open-source issues.

### Prizes and Rewards
Your hard work deserves recognition, and we've got fantastic prizes lined up for contributors with merged PRs.
1. Get $25 for each merged PR
2. Exclusive Chimoney Hacktoberfest t-shirts and stickers for contributors with upto 4 merged PRs
3. You stand a chance of winning upto $100 plus hacktoberfest benefits if you have a total of 4 merged PRs
4. You’ll also get a chance to be featured in our **‘Contributor Spotlight Series’**

### Why Hacktoberfest Matters
Open source has been a game-changer; increasing accessibility to software and improving innovation within the tech ecosystem, and Hacktoberfest is your chance to be a part of something this amazing. By contributing to open-source projects, you're not only expanding your skill set but also helping to shape the future of technology. 

### Testimonials from Chimoney Hacktoberfest 2022 Contributors
Discover Insights from Our Contributors of the Previous Year about Their Chimoney

> My entire experience was great. I'm originally a developer, but the contributions I made were all no-code. My goal for this year's Hacktoberfest was to try to make direct meaningful contributions to organizations, and I was able to achieve that with the help of chimoney. ~_Treasure, Chimoney Community member & Contributor_.

> My whole experience while contributing to the Chimoney Hacktoberfest project was great and I really loved the incentives as they motivated me and the other contributors to contribute to the issues. ~_Khadeejah. ChiSquad Member & Contributor._

> Chimoney participation in the Hacktoberfest 2022 is an awesome move! I’m glad we didn’t not only gained new insights, ideas, and innovation from the initiative but also were able to encourage open source contributors and reward contributors with merged PRs. The Chimoney community project is available for people across the globe to contribute to afterwards. ~_Omotola, Former Chimoney Community/DevRel Lead_.

> We were able to discover some bugs in the Developer API which were raised and fixed via the Chimoney Repo. Contributors built SDKs for the Chimoney API to enable developers to integrate within their code. We were also able to see other use cases of the Developer API and the Unispend widget. ~_Eloghosa, Software Engineer, Chimoney Project Maintainer_.

### Join us for Hacktoberfest 2023!
If you're eager to contribute to open source, and ready for a challenge, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Get started [here](https://github.com/Chimoney/chimoney-community-projects)


Join Chimoney for hacktoberfest 2023, contribute to our community open source project issues and win amazing rewards! 

Chimoney Hacktoberfest 2023 Is Here!

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## What is brand loyalty?
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Customers pay for the value even if it is high when they are loyal, and they are also often reluctant to try other brands. Loyalty makes them form a sort of connection with the brand that they recognize it whenever they come across it, talk about the services in random conversations and trust the brand.

## How to build brand loyalty
Here are a couple of things you should be doing to build your brand loyalty to meet your targets.

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![Chimoney Reward CashOut API offers increase brand loyalty by offering more flexible redeemable options](/uploads/3_2_348104f889.png)

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![Create a winning brand loyalty strategy by offering more cashout options with Chimoney API](/uploads/3_3_1764d8de90.png)

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How to Add Value to Your Reward and Leverage Brand Loyalty With Chimoney Rewards Cashout API

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