Lifecycle and states

Creators

Lifecycle and states

Quest operations are best understood as a state model with different creator and participant actions in each phase.

#State model

The quest lifecycle includes setup, live participation, deadline transition, review, finalization, claim window, and closure. The creator workflow changes materially across these states.

Setup

Configure tasks, rewards, channels, deployment, and funding.

No participation.

Scheduled / funded

Quest is configured and ready for its start condition.

No participation until live.

Active

Monitor participation and quest health.

Join and complete tasks.

Ending soon

Prepare for review and communication.

Complete remaining tasks before deadline.

Ended

Open manage flow and begin review.

No new progress expected.

Review / manage

Inspect submissions and prepare the reward outcome.

Await finalization.

Finalized

Communicate claims availability.

Eligible winners can claim.

Claim window

Monitor claims and unresolved issues.

Claim while the window is open.

Closed

Residual funds return per system behavior and the quest is operationally complete.

No further claim action.