Creator Platforms
Creator platforms, especially in a B2B2C context, are unique ecosystems where creators are not just users but brands themselves. Integrating a badge system and XP (Experience Points) points can significantly elevate user engagement and community building. This document outlines how tasks can be categorized based on their importance levels and presents badge ideas for various achievements within a creator platform.
XP System for Creator Platforms
We talked about the XP System and how it is revolutionary here, let's dive straight into implementing the XP system for Creator Platforms. The XP algorithm is defined as:
XP Earned = Effort Level x Importance Multiplier x Base Points (usually 10)
Effort Level goes from E1 (tasks will 0-1 min to complete) to E10 (tasks will take >1 year to complete) and similarly Importance goes from I1 (straightforward, low impact task) to I10 (Super high importance, money-making task).
Let's dive deep into some actions for a Creator Platform that can be categorized into these effort and importance levels.
Effort Level | Example Tasks |
E1 (0-1 min) | Quick social media shares, Responding to comments, Daily login, Viewing a short tutorial |
E2 (1-5 min) | Posting a story, Quick feedback on a forum, Engaging in a poll, Short content creation |
E3 (5-15 min) | Writing a blog post, Participating in a community challenge, Creating a short video, Hosting a flash Q&A |
E4 (15-30 min) | Conducting a live session, Creating a detailed tutorial, Active forum participation, Curating content |
E5 (>30 min) | Crafting an in-depth article, Long-form video creation, Detailed product review, Engaging in strategic networking |
E6 (>2 hr) | Collaboration on a project, Extensive market research, Developing a webinar, Creating a comprehensive guide |
E7 (>1 day) | Organizing a virtual event, In-depth technical content creation, Extensive brand collaboration, Curating a series |
E8 (>1 week) | Developing a training course, Major collaborative project, Long-term content strategy planning, Creating a documentary |
E9 (>1 mo) | Leading a major campaign, Comprehensive market analysis, Large-scale community building, Developing a series of webinars |
E10 (> 1 year) | Launching a significant platform initiative, Year-long content creation project, Long-term community leadership, Extensive brand development |
Hopefully after reading the above actions, you will get an idea of the effort levels for every action, it can be directly related to the time it takes to complete the action.
Now let's talk a little about the importance levels of various actions that users can perform within a Creator Platform.
Importance | Example Tasks |
I1 | Basic content sharing, Introductory post engagement, Profile setup, Quick comment responses |
I2 | Regular content updates, Active community interaction, Consistent platform engagement, Participating in small challenges |
I3 | Regular content creation, Hosting mini-events, Active discussion leadership, Regular networking |
I4 | Influential content production, Leading niche discussions, Regular webinar hosting, Collaborative project participation |
I5 | High-impact content series, Successful marketing campaign execution, Community moderation, Influential partnership development |
I6 | Leadership in community challenges, High-profile collaborations, Influential market insights, High-quality educational content |
I7 | Major community event organization, Strategic brand partnership development, Platform feature innovation, Leading industry discussions |
I8 | Pioneering industry trends, Major event keynote speaking, High-level strategic collaborations, Leading large-scale community initiatives |
I9 | Driving platform evolution, Major industry influence, Leading extensive market research, High-impact content strategy development |
I10 | Long-term industry leadership, Major platform development contributions, Revolutionary market change initiatives, Establishing industry standards |
Basically, the XP system guidelines are built on the principles of awarding long-term and high-importance actions much more than short-term ones.
In some cases, we can also keep the XP calculation formula to have exponential relation instead of simple multiplication but that would demotivate newer folks joining the community and hence our standard formula is simple yet incentivizes all kinds of users entering your protocol.
Badge Taxonomy for Status and Recognition
XP provides a great way to know the status and level of a person in a community but doesn't give the right set of specifics on what all the user has achieved to reach the current level, that is where badges come in. They are soul-bound ERC 1155 NFTs which users get when they complete a milestone.
It's not only super helpful to understand more specifics about the user but can also form sub-communities in the community based on interests and achievements. eg: A discord channel or a space in the metaverse can only be accessed by folks who have earned the delegate badge.
As mentioned, Badges in a Creator Platform serve as a visual and tangible representation of a user's achievements, skills, and contributions. Here are some badge ideas that can be awarded to users in the Creator Platform:
Newcomer Badge:
Criteria: For new creators who actively start engaging on the platform.
Effort/Importance: E1/I1
Content Wizard Badge:
Criteria: Awarded to creators who consistently produce innovative and engaging content.
Effort/Importance: E3/I3
Community Builder Badge:
Criteria: For creators who foster community growth and engagement.
Effort/Importance: E4/I4
Influencer Badge:
Criteria: Given to creators who significantly influence trends and discussions.
Effort/Importance: E5/I5
Collaboration Champion Badge:
Criteria: Awarded to creators who excel in collaborative projects and partnerships.
Effort/Importance: E6/I6
Innovation Leader Badge:
Criteria: For those contributing innovative ideas or features to the platform.
Effort/Importance: E8/I8
Ambassador Badge:
Criteria: For creators representing the platform in external events or media.
Effort/Importance: E7/I7
Legacy Creator Badge:
Criteria: Given to those who have made a lasting impact in their niche or industry through the platform.
Effort/Importance: E10/I10
and so on ...
Incorporating a badge system like this into the Creator Platform can significantly enhance user engagement and community building. By recognizing and rewarding users' efforts and achievements, platforms can create a more dynamic, interactive, and loyal user base, driving overall growth and success.
There are many other things that is supported by Quest Protocol like Skill & Score, Gems, NFTs, Custom Rewards etc. but for this usecase, we will limit it to the information above.
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