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Getting started
What is LDCP?
LDCP Network is a Nigerian website for gist, entertainment, news, money, tech and simple guides. The stories are written by people like you. We give you a short task (a "commission"), you write it, an editor checks it, and when it's approved you get paid the reward shown on the task.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Signing up is free, and the Free plan lets you start writing right away. Paid plans only give you more tasks at a time. You never have to pay to earn.
Who can join?
Anyone aged 18 or older who can write simple, clear English. You don't need to be a journalist. If you can explain something to a friend, you can do this.
How do I get started?
- Sign up with your real name and email.
- Open the link we email you to confirm your email.
- Choose your country.
- Go to Commissions, pick a task you like, and click Claim.
- Write it, add your source, and click Submit.
Tasks and writing
What is a commission?
A commission is a writing task. Each one tells you what to write about, how long it should be, where to check the facts, how much it pays, and how many hours you have to finish.
How much can I earn?
Every task shows its reward before you claim it. What you earn depends on how many tasks you finish and how many get approved. We don't promise any fixed amount, and nobody from LDCP should ever promise you one.
Do I get paid for every task I submit?
You get paid for work that an editor approves. If your work is sent back for changes, fix it and send it again. If it's declined, you're told why, and that task doesn't pay.
What do the plans do?
Plans decide how many tasks you can take and which tasks you can see. A plan does not pay you anything by itself. It is not an investment, and it does not make editors approve your work more easily. See the Plans page for what each plan includes.
What are "task claims" and "in progress at once"?
Task claims are how many tasks you can take during your plan. "In progress at once" is how many you can work on at the same time. When you submit one, you can claim the next one straight away, even while the editor is still checking it.
How long do I have to finish a task?
Each task shows its time limit, often 24 hours for gist. If time runs out before you submit, the task goes back to the list for someone else, and that claim is used up. If you can't finish, click Release so someone else can take it.
How should I write?
- Use your own words. Never copy from another website.
- Keep it simple and clear, like you're telling a friend.
- Follow the brief: cover the points it asks for.
- Check facts from the places the brief suggests, and add the link as your source.
- Don't make up quotes, names or numbers.
Can I use ChatGPT or other AI to write for me?
You can use it to get ideas or fix your spelling, but the writing must be yours and the facts must be checked by you. Copied or unchecked AI text is usually declined.
What gets my work declined?
Copying from other sites, made-up facts or quotes, not following the brief, writing far too little, or spreading rumours about people as if they were true. Repeated problems can stop you from getting higher-paying tasks.
What happens after I submit?
An editor reads your work. They will approve it, ask you to change something, or decline it with a reason. You get a notification and an email either way.
Can I add a photo?
Yes, if you took it yourself or have permission to use it. Never use photos from Google or other websites. When you add a photo, you'll tick a box to confirm you have the right to use it.
Money and withdrawals
When does my money show up?
As soon as your work is approved, the reward appears in your Wallet as "pending". After 3 days it becomes "available", and you can withdraw it.
Why is there a waiting period?
It gives editors a little time to catch copied or wrong articles after they're published. Honest writers don't lose anything, it's just a short wait.
What's the difference between my funding balance and my earnings?
Your earnings are what you made from approved work. You can withdraw them. Your funding balance is money you added yourself (for example, to buy a plan). It can pay for plans, but it can't be withdrawn.
How do I add money to buy a plan?
Go to Wallet and click Add funds. You can:
- Send crypto (like USDT) to your own personal address shown there. It's added automatically once the network confirms it.
- Pay by card, bank transfer or USSD (where available).
- Pay a local LDCP agent (see the Agents page, if there's one in your country).
You can also pay for a plan with your earnings.
How do I withdraw my money?
When your available balance reaches $5, go to Wallet and click Request withdrawal. You can be paid to your bank account (where available) or in USDT to your own crypto wallet. Add your bank or wallet details in Profile first.
Is there a fee for withdrawing?
Yes: 10%. The Wallet shows the fee and exactly how much you'll receive before you confirm. If a withdrawal fails, you get the full amount back, fee included.
How long do withdrawals take?
Most are paid within 1 to 2 working days. You'll get an email with the payment reference when it's sent.
Why do I need to verify my identity?
You can start withdrawing without it. Once your total withdrawals pass a set amount, we ask for a one-time check (a photo of your ID and a selfie). It takes about 3 minutes and stops fraud. Your documents are kept private and deleted after review.
Why was my bank account name flagged?
Your bank account must be in your own name, the same as on LDCP. If it doesn't match, your payout is checked by hand and may be refused. Don't use someone else's account.
Can I withdraw in USDT?
Yes, if it's switched on. Add your USDT address (Tron TRC20 or BNB Smart Chain BEP20) in Profile. For your safety, a new or changed address can only receive money after a short waiting period. Double-check the address: crypto sent to a wrong address can't be recovered. USDT withdrawals have a higher minimum, shown on the Wallet page.
Invites, agents and your profile
How does "Invite writers" work?
Share your invite link from the Invite page. When people you invite get work approved, LDCP gives you a small bonus on top (it never comes out of their pay). Bonuses come only from approved work, never from plans or top-ups. Accounts made by the same person don't earn bonuses.
What is an LDCP agent?
Agents are trusted people in some countries who can add funds to your account if you prefer to pay with cash or a local transfer. Only use agents listed on the Agents page, and never pay anyone who contacts you privately. If something goes wrong, report it on the Agents page within 7 days.
Can I become an agent?
Yes. Go to the Agents page and click "Apply to become an agent". We review every application.
Do I get a public profile?
Yes. Once you have approved work, you get a writer page showing your name, short bio and your articles, and your name on articles links to it. You can turn it off in Profile. We never show your earnings or contact details.
Who owns what I write?
Once your work is approved and paid, it belongs to LDCP Network, and we may edit and update it. Your name is shown as the writer.
Account and help
I forgot my password. What do I do?
On the log in page, click "Forgot password?" and we'll email you a link to set a new one.
I didn't get the confirmation email.
Check your spam or promotions folder. Still nothing? Go to your dashboard and click "Resend", or fix your email address if it was typed wrongly.
Can I have more than one account?
No. One account per person. Extra accounts are closed, and their pending money may be lost.
Is my information safe?
Yes. We never sell your data. Only the admin team can see your ID documents, and they're deleted after review. Turn off update emails any time in Profile.
How do I contact LDCP?
Email hello@ldcp.network. For payment questions, include the email on your account and the reference shown in your Wallet.
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Still need help?
Email hello@ldcp.network with the email on your account. For payments, add the reference from your Wallet.
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