Adaptive On-Chain Reputation & Rewards Layer for WalletConnect

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:page_facing_up: Proposal Description

This proposal introduces a unique reputation-driven rewards system that goes beyond traditional transaction-based incentives.

Instead of only rewarding transactions or referrals, WalletConnect will implement an on-chain reputation score for every ecosystem participant: users, developers, and governance voters.

Reputation will dynamically evolve based on:

  • :white_check_mark: Transaction diversity (activity across multiple dApps and chains)

  • :white_check_mark: Longevity of usage (sustained engagement over time)

  • :white_check_mark: Governance quality (not just voting, but proposing and contributing to discussions)

  • :white_check_mark: Developer impact (how widely their integrations are adopted)

:bullseye: Tiered Rewards Based on Reputation

  1. Explorer Tier – Earn basic gas fee subsidies and starter NFT badges.

  2. Builder Tier – Unlock fee rebates, beta access to integrated dApps, and weighted voting power.

  3. Guardian Tier – Gain DAO council privileges, treasury-backed incentives, and exclusive governance NFTs.

:key: Why This Is Different

  • Not just points → Reputation. A living on-chain identity that carries weight across WalletConnect’s ecosystem.

  • Adaptive tiers. Rewards scale up or down depending on sustained contributions.

  • Cross-role system. Incentivizes users, developers, and voters equally.

  • Long-term sustainability. Builds stickiness by linking rewards with reputation, not short-term farming.

:rocket: Impact

  • Increases user retention by making WalletConnect more rewarding the longer you stay.

  • Attracts developers with tangible recognition and incentives for integration.

  • Strengthens governance by encouraging meaningful proposal participation.

  • Positions WalletConnect as the first wallet infrastructure protocol with a reputation-based loyalty layer.

:ballot_box_with_ballot: Voting Options

  • FOR → Implement the adaptive on-chain reputation and rewards system.

  • AGAINST → Do not implement this proposal.

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I like that it goes beyond just rewarding transactions and referrals, and instead builds a long-term reputation system. The tiered rewards (Explorer, Builder, Guardian) make sense, and I appreciate that developers, users, and governance contributors are all recognized. This will make WalletConnect more engaging and sustainable for the long run. :fire:

@basithaq While the idea of an on-chain reputation system is interesting, I’m concerned about complexity, fairness in measuring governance ‘quality,’ and the potential for centralization in weighted rewards. A simpler, more transparent incentive model might be better before adding this layer."

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FOR totally
Love the vibe here :rocket: Reputation > points makes total sense if WC wants to be more than just a bridge. Explorer/Builder/Guardian tiers feel gamified in a good way, and it’s dope that devs + voters also get their shine, not only tx farmers.

Couple Qs tho:

  • How exactly are you planning to score “governance quality”? Could be tricky not to bias towards whales or spammers.

  • Will rep be portable/usable across other ecosystems (ENS/Lens etc.) or 100% siloed in WC?

  • Any thoughts on protecting the system from sybil plays and farming attacks once real $$ incentives kick in?

If those pieces click, this could actually make WC the loyalty layer of Web3 :saluting_face:

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