Building On-Chain Reputation

In Web3, your reputation is your most valuable asset. Here's how to build it.

Why Reputation Matters

• Access to alpha groups
• Whitelist spots
• Hiring opportunities
• Partnership deals
• Trust in transactions

Components of Web3 Reputation

1. Wallet History

Your wallet tells a story:

• How long you've been active
• Protocols you've used
• NFTs you've held
• Transactions you've made

2. Social Proof

Your public presence:

• Twitter following
• Discord roles
• ENS name
• POAPs collected

3. Contribution History

What you've given back:

• DAO participation
• Bug reports
• Content creation
• Community help

Building Your Reputation

Short-term (1-3 months)

• Get an ENS name
• Join key Discord servers
• Collect POAPs
• Start tweeting

Medium-term (3-12 months)

• Build a content presence
• Contribute to DAOs
• Attend events (virtual or IRL)
• Help newcomers

Long-term (1+ years)

• Become a known voice
• Launch projects
• Mentor others
• Build cross-chain presence

Reputation Protocols to Watch

• Gitcoin Passport
• Sismo
• Galxe
• Layer3
• DegenScore

Common Mistakes

Takeaway

Reputation compounds. Start building now. Every interaction, every contribution, every wallet signature adds to your score.

Your on-chain history is your resume.