Getting Started with PEvO
A step-by-step guide for scientists new to open publishing on PEvO.
1. Install Hive Keychain
Hive Keychain is a browser extension that securely manages your account keys. It is required to sign publications and reviews on PEvO.
Install Hive Keychain2. Create a Hive Account
You need a free Hive account to interact with PEvO. If you do not have one, you can create one through several services, or join our Discord and we will walk you through it.
Create Account on Hive3. Sign In
Click the "Sign In" button in the header. Enter your Hive username and sign a challenge to prove account ownership.
4. Get Accredited
To publish papers and write reviews, you need to verify your researcher identity. You can do this through institutional email verification or by receiving vouches from accredited colleagues.
Request Accreditation5. Publish Your First Paper
Write your paper in Markdown or upload a PDF. Add metadata (title, keywords, co-authors) and publish to the permanent record.
Publish a Paper6. Review Papers
Read papers by other researchers and write structured peer reviews. Rate papers on methodology, novelty, clarity, and significance.
Browse Papers7. Build Your Reputation
Your reputation score is computed from your published activity. Publish quality research, write thoughtful reviews, and earn citations to grow your score.
Tips for New Users
- Your Hive account keys are important -- never share your active or owner keys.
- Published papers are stored permanently on Hive and cannot be deleted. You can publish revised versions that link back to the original.
- Anonymous reviewing is available for accredited researchers who want to protect their identity.
- You can use LaTeX math notation in your papers using standard $ and $$ delimiters.
- Large papers (over 64KB) should be uploaded as PDFs, which are stored on IPFS.