Credential Verification

Join the peer record.

GROUND's open peer review system is free for qualified industry professionals. The gate is credentials, not a credit card.

Credential verification takes 1–2 business days.
Participation Roles
Reader
Reader
No credentials required
  • Read all public articles
  • See who validated each signal
  • View peer activity counts
No badge
Reviewer
Reviewer
Credential verification · 3+ years industry experience
  • Access the full peer review layer
  • Add typed annotations on paragraphs
  • Join peer commentary threads
  • View dimension score breakdowns
"Reviewed by"
Validator
Validator
Credential verification · 5+ years · Domain authority
  • All Reviewer capabilities
  • Submit structured assessments affecting SCI
  • Scores contribute to article credibility index
  • Listed as named validator on the signal
  • Build peer review history & levels
"Validated by"
Collaborator
Collaborator
Standing relationship · Founding contributor status
  • All Validator capabilities
  • Vertical leadership & priority assignments
  • Featured in vertical intelligence reports
  • Early access to new signals
"Validated by" (Founding)
How Verification Works
01
Create your account
Sign up with your professional email. Include your title, organization, and years of experience. Google sign-in available.
02
Confirm your identity
We verify your LinkedIn profile or professional email domain to confirm your industry credentials. Most verifications complete in under 24 hours.
03
Access the peer layer
Once verified, you can submit structured assessments, add typed annotations, and build your professional peer review record.
04
Build your level
Every assessment you submit builds your GROUND level — from Signal Watcher to GROUND Expert. Your assessments become part of the permanent peer record.

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Create a free account. Credential verification takes 1–2 business days. Your peer review history starts immediately.

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