> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dapp.ing/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Listing and publishing states

> Understand the visible states used for dApps, opportunities, programs, and events, plus the action each state normally requires.

A listing’s state explains whether it is ready for public use and who can manage it. Use the visible state and publisher context before editing, applying, or sharing.

## State reference

| State           | User-facing meaning                                                 | What to do                                                                   |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Draft           | Work is still being prepared and is not a complete public listing   | Finish the required details and review every destination                     |
| Pending         | Submission or a related confirmation has not completed              | Wait for the visible workflow, then check notifications or the listing again |
| Published       | The listing is publicly available                                   | Keep dates, eligibility, links, and status current                           |
| Hidden          | The listing is not available through normal public discovery        | Review the visible reason or contact path before republishing                |
| Rejected        | The submitted listing was not accepted in its current form          | Correct the stated issue or provide reliable supporting context              |
| Claimable       | A useful public record exists without an active accountable manager | Follow the claim flow if you are authorized to represent it                  |
| Ended or closed | The opportunity or event is no longer accepting the expected action | Preserve accurate historical context and avoid directing users to apply      |

## Confirmation-dependent relationships

Some public relationships become active only after another participant accepts them:

* dApp team credit.
* Company invitations.
* Co-organizer requests.
* Other explicit collaboration requests shown in the product.

An invitation or request should not be described as an active relationship before confirmation.

<Warning>
  Never place private evidence, identity documents, credentials, unpublished financial details, private keys, or access tokens in a public listing.
</Warning>

## Related guides

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  <Card title="Why a listing may be pending, hidden, rejected, or claimable" icon="circle-help" href="/help/publishing/why-a-listing-may-be-pending-hidden-rejected-or-claimable">
    Diagnose the state of a specific listing and choose the next action.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Who can publish and which account will appear" icon="user-check" href="/help/publishing/who-can-publish-and-which-account-will-appear">
    Select the accountable personal or company publisher.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>