# Welcome to Nolu

Nolu is your window into a vast universe of quality media content shared by a community of quality publishers from around the world. Nolu provides access to decentralized content on a wide variety of topics and formats including articles, video, and audio (podcasts). All of this is brought together in an attractive user interface that puts you in control and enables an easy and unrestricted user experience. 

### Using Nolu

If you are new to Nolu and would like to get started with the App here are some great resources to get you up and running in no time.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Getting Started</strong></td><td>The 2-minute guide on how to get started with Nolu and access a universe of quality content.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="quick-start-guide">quick-start-guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Creating Custom Boards</strong></td><td>Create your first custom board with the content you care about most. </td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="quick-start-guide/creating-custom-boards">creating-custom-boards</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Understanding Quality Ratings</strong></td><td>Learn about quality ratings and how they help to verify content quality and accuracy.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="quick-start-guide/understanding-quality-ratings">understanding-quality-ratings</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Membership Options</strong></td><td>Learn about membership options, unlock unique features, and support your favorite publishers. </td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="quick-start-guide/membership-options">membership-options</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Earn on Nolu

Nolu is a decentralized protocol that distributes most of its revenue to ecosystem contributors like publishers and quality raters. If you have a talent for creating great content or a sharp eye for content qulity you can earn an income on Nolu.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Become a Publisher</strong></td><td>Share your content on the decentralized media network and earn a fair income.</td><td></td><td><a href="earn-on-nolu/become-a-publisher">become-a-publisher</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Become a Quality Rater</strong></td><td>Review published articles and get rewarded.</td><td></td><td><a href="earn-on-nolu/become-a-quality-rater">become-a-quality-rater</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Beyond the platform&#x20;

We have told you about Nolu's main product but Nolu is more than the sum of its content. By joining Nolu you join a community of bolt pioneers who want to advance access to knowledge and believe knowledge should be accessible, accurate, and verifiable. To achieve this Nolu is building a decentralized network based on modern technologies, and a global community of passionate publishers and users, just like you.&#x20;

Read the [Ecosystem documentation](https://app.gitbook.com/o/Zy6gefdSoNzWVQ3bO6tU/s/thzxbVnAh9spmnFUTkjU/) if you want to learn more about the ecosystem and technical aspects of Nolu.

### Need help?

If you are not able to find an answer to you question or need more hand-on support, the community channels are your best place to get quick answers from a worldwide community of other Nolu users.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Discord</strong> </td><td><p>Get community support.</p><p></p><p>Coming soon</p></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>X (Twitter)</strong></td><td>Follow platform updates and announcements.</td><td></td><td><a href="https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=NoluApp">https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=NoluApp</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>