XP & Reputation

Flarehub uses XP (experience points) as a simple, non-transferable score of contribution. It turns your proof-of-work into a clear signal for programmes, partners, and future collaborators.

XP is not a token, is not transferable, and has no price. It is a reputation meter that plugs into on-chain identity as the Flarehub Passport and achievement badges ship.

What XP is used for

Membership tiers — Launchpad, Operator, and Steward reviews use XP alongside qualitative proof-of-work.
Programme access — priority on bounties and contracts, eligibility for Instagrants and microgrants.
Responsibility and leadership — reviewer roles, city leads, student ambassadors, and governance surfaces.
External signalling — a portable, queryable contribution history for employers, investors, and partners.

How you earn XP

XP is attached to verifiable actions. Values below are guidelines; programme leads may tune them as Flarehub matures.

Action	Base XP	Notes
Win a small bounty (≤ $500 equivalent)	100 XP	Scoped tasks or starter bounties with limited complexity.
Win a medium bounty ($500–$2,000)	200 XP	Standard bounties that require deeper design, engineering, or research.
Win a large bounty (> $2,000)	300 XP	High-complexity or high-impact bounties, often involving multiple components.
Complete a small contract milestone (≤ $3,000)	150 XP	Clear milestone with narrow scope and limited dependencies.
Complete a medium contract milestone ($3,000–$10,000)	300 XP	Substantial milestone with meaningful impact on a product or programme.
Complete a large contract milestone (> $10,000)	400 XP	Critical milestone on high-value or high-risk workstreams.
Introduce a new sponsor that funds a programme	150 XP	Credited once the sponsor’s first bounty or contract is funded and live.
Host an approved IRL event (6+ attendees)	75 XP	Includes hack rooms, workshops, or ecosystem tours with recap and attendee proof.
Mentor at a hackathon or hack room	50 XP	Requires a short write-up or recording and feedback from participants.
Publish a high-signal guide, video, or case study	100 XP	In-depth resources that others reuse; must be public and linked in the tracker.
Support operations (reviews, triage, moderation)	50 XP	For stewards and operators keeping programmes unblocked on a recurring basis.

Multipliers for strategic impact

Some work produces outsized leverage for the network. Programme leads can apply multipliers to the base XP when the impact is proven:

2× — contributions that meaningfully improve an existing programme (e.g. better tooling, documentation, dashboards).
3× — new integrations, products, or playbooks that are adopted by multiple teams or hubs.
4× — flagship initiatives that shift core ecosystem metrics (e.g. a widely used data connector, a city playbook that other hubs fork).

Multipliers are always tied to public artefacts and are recorded in the proof-of-work tracker alongside the base XP.

XP and membership tiers

XP is one of several inputs for tier reviews; it does not replace human judgment:

Launchpad — typically 0–199 XP.
- You have shipped at least one scope (bounty, event support, or similar) with clear artefacts.
- You are learning the surfaces and building a public trail of work.
Operator — typically 200–799 XP.
- You have shipped multiple scopes, participate in calls/events, and consistently hit acceptance criteria.
- You collaborate with others and help unblock delivery.
Steward — typically 800+ XP.
- You lead initiatives, mentor contributors, and create playbooks others reuse.
- You are trusted with budget recommendations and cross-programme decisions.

Actual thresholds for each review cycle may move slightly to match network growth and to keep higher tiers scarce and active.

For full tier expectations and review cadence, see Membership Tiers.

XP overview matrix

Stage	Typical XP range	What it usually signals	Common next focus
Newcomer	0 XP	No shipped scopes yet; exploring the ecosystem.	Join calls, pick a first bounty or event, set up tracking for artefacts.
Launchpad	~50–199 XP	One or more shipped scopes with clear artefacts; learning how programmes fit together.	Take on additional bounties, support events, start publishing recaps or small guides.
Operator	~200–799 XP	Consistent delivery across multiple scopes; active in calls and events; helps unblock others.	Lead larger scopes, mentor newcomers, and start designing small playbooks.
Steward	800+ XP	Leads initiatives and playbooks adopted by others; trusted with budgets and governance.	Grow hubs, run Hacker Houses, sit on Instagrants committees, and nominate teams to Fast Track.

XP journey (at a glance)

Newcomer (0 XP) → First shipped scope (~100 XP) → Launchpad (~100–200 XP) → Multi-scope contributor (~200–800 XP) → Operator → Playbook builder and hub leader (800+ XP) → Steward.

On-chain identity and XP

As the Flarehub Passport and badges roll out:

XP and key achievements will back your Passport as an on-chain resume.
Badges for important actions (bounty shipped, valid bug report, workshop hosted, etc.) will sit in a token-bound account controlled by your Passport.
External apps can use this data (with your consent) to discover high-signal builders and talent.

You can start collecting XP immediately; on-chain representations will sync as those contracts and indexers go live.

Disclaimers

XP is not a tradeable asset or investment and does not represent a claim on any treasury.
Participation and earnings may have tax or reporting implications in your jurisdiction; you are responsible for complying with local laws.
Flarehub does not provide legal, tax, or investment advice. Always consult a qualified professional if you are unsure.

Next steps

New contributors: start with Bounties or Contracts and log artefacts in the proof-of-work tracker.
Active contributors: review Membership Tiers to see what XP and behaviours unlock the next level.
Stewards and programme leads: align XP bands and multipliers with your scopes and keep the rules documented in public threads.