> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stakingrewards.com/verified-provider-program/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stakingrewards.com/verified-provider-program/verification-methodology/value-added-rating/ecosystem-development.md).

# Ecosystem Development

Offering staking services is still a very new business. For this reason, it is important that it evolves and our providers take an active role in it. We like to see our providers make efforts to make Proof of Stake more compliant, offering staking-related tooling and content, having collaborations with any foundation or protocols and actively participating in testnets.

* Protocol Development
* dApp Development
* Open-Source staking Tooling
* Research
* Regulatory efforts
* Testnet participation