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

# Reputation formula (reference)

> Reputation score ranges and tiers on Boundless. For participants and organizers.

# 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

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## 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.            |

These ranges are used for display and gating (e.g., access to certain bounties or programs). The product may round or cap scores; check the app for your current tier.

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## 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

**Decreases:**

* Abandoning work, repeated rejections, or failing to deliver
* Losing disputes or violating policies

The exact weight of each action is set by the platform and may change. This page is a reference, not a guarantee of the current formula.

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## 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.

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## Next steps

* [Reputation system](/concepts/reputation): overview and how to build it
* [Build your reputation](/contributors/get-paid/build-your-reputation)

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## Need help?

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