Reputation formula (reference)
TL;DR: Your reputation is a score built from completed work and outcomes. It maps to tiers: Newcomer -> Contributor -> Established -> Expert -> Legend. Higher tiers unlock more opportunities.
What you’ll learn
- The five reputation tiers and their score ranges
- What typically increases or decreases your score
- That the exact formula may change; use this as a reference
Reputation tiers (score ranges)
| Tier | Score range | Typical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Newcomer | 0–499 | New or limited history. |
| Contributor | 500–1,999 | You’ve completed work and built a track record. |
| Established | 2,000–4,999 | Strong history; more valuable opportunities open up. |
| Expert | 5,000–9,999 | High trust; often preferred for large or sensitive work. |
| Legend | 10,000+ | Top tier; maximum visibility and opportunity. |
What affects your score
Increases:- Completing bounties and getting approved
- Delivering grant milestones
- Winning or placing in hackathons and completing post-event milestones
- Delivering on crowdfunding campaigns
- Positive dispute outcomes
- Abandoning work, repeated rejections, or failing to deliver
- Losing disputes or violating policies
How it’s shown
Reputation is shown as a score and/or tier in the app (e.g., profile, leaderboard). Use it as a signal of trustworthiness; it is not a guarantee of future behavior.Next steps
- Reputation system: overview and how to build it
- Build your reputation