Principle
Earned, not bought
Non-transferable, effort-based signals resist farming.
Participation Economy
In the Participation Economy, reputation is the currency that cannot be bought outright — only earned.

A verifiable record of someone’s contributions and behavior — often as non-transferable badges or scores — that communities can use for access, governance and rewards.
Non-transferable, effort-based signals resist farming.
Reputation in one community may not apply in another.
Recent contribution should matter more than ancient history.
Prove what is needed without revealing everything.
Yes. Good systems combine multiple signals, human review and AI verification.
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