Badges & Tiers
Badges are visual indicators of a creator’s or viewer’s ViewCred level. They appear on profiles, next to content, and in comments — giving readers an instant credibility signal.ViewCred Tier Badges
| Badge | Tier | ViewCred Range | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 | New | 0-199 | Seedling — just getting started |
| ✍️ | Contributor | 200-399 | Pen — active participant |
| ✅ | Trusted Voice | 400-599 | Checkmark — proven reliability |
| 🏛️ | Authority | 600-799 | Pillar — established credibility |
| 🔮 | Oracle | 800-1000 | Crystal — highest trust level |
Special Badges
- 🛡️ Senate Member — Elected to the editorial verification board
- 🔥 Streak Badge — 30+ consecutive days of quality contributions
- 🎯 Sharp Eye — 10+ confirmed accurate content flags
- 🌟 Founding Member — Early Phase I participant
Badge Visibility
Badges appear in three places:- Creator profile — full badge collection displayed
- Content byline — ViewCred tier badge shown next to creator name
- Comments — Tier badge shown to give weight to contributions