Should the Metis Forum Have a Karma or Reputation System? 🧠

[Tuan]

Hey frens

As the Metis ecosystem grows, so does the power of its community. We’re sharing ideas, asking questions, and collaborating more than ever — but right now, there’s no real way to recognize or reward that effort on the forum.

So here’s a thought:

What if we built a simple Karma or Reputation System right here on the Metis Forum?

Imagine this:

You earn karma when you help others
You build reputation for posting high-signal insights
You get recognized for consistently contributing to governance or project ideas
You unlock access to exclusive discussions or early ecosystem perks

Reputation could become a passport for deeper involvement — whether that’s early testing invites, DAO contributions, or co-building opportunities. Think of it as a lightweight, transparent signal of trust and value created by the community, for the community.

We already see ideas like this in action across Web3 (Optimism’s badge system, Praise by Commons Stack, etc.), so why not here?

[daryl]

Actually there is! It’s not perfect or exactly structured how you’ve shared, but this forum is built on Discourse which has been refined over the course of decades, serving thousands of communities.

Built-in to Discourse is the Badges and Cheers system, which gives points for contributing to posts, solving issues with the “solved” plug-in, and many more. @Sheyda did a great write-up about it here:

Badge and Point System User Guide

Metis Hyperion Forum Badge and Point System Guide Metis New Forum is designed as an interactive space for innovators, builders, and community members to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of AI-focused Layer 2 technology. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or enthusiast, this is your chance to actively participate in shaping Hyperion’s growth and evolution. Earn Rewards by collecting Points and Badges The more you contribute, the more you gain! Our badge and point system ensu…

Additionally, check out the “Trust Level” system, which rewards users for participating in meaningful ways, by “graduating” to increased trust levels. You start at level 0, and can get all the way up to level 4.

Understanding Discourse Trust Levels

[priyankg3]

yeah and you guys did a great job

[han]

@Tuan

Hey frens

As the Metis ecosystem grows, so does the power of its community. We’re sharing ideas, asking questions, and collaborating more than ever — but right now, there’s no real way to recognize or reward that effort on the forum.

So here’s a thought:

What if we built a simple Karma or Reputation System right here on the Metis Forum?

Imagine this:

You earn karma when you help others
You build reputation for posting high-signal insights
You get recognized for consistently contributing to governance or project ideas
You unlock access to exclusive discussions or early ecosystem perks

Reputation could become a passport for deeper involvement — whether that’s early testing invites, DAO contributions, or co-building opportunities. Think of it as a lightweight, transparent signal of trust and value created by the community, for the community.

We already see ideas like this in action across Web3 (Optimism’s badge system, Praise by Commons Stack, etc.), so why not here?

Love this idea! A karma or rep system would really boost meaningful engagement and reward real contributors. Totally down for it let’s make it happen!