Badges & Levels

Badges show your expertise and contributions. They unlock perks, boost your visibility, and prove you're legit. Here's what each badge means and how to earn them.

Quick Wins

• Active = visible – badges display on your profile and posts
• Unlock perks – some badges give bonus coins or features
• Build trust – sellers with badges get more sales
• Stack them – earn multiple badges simultaneously
• Show progress – see badge requirements in your dashboard

Account Level Badges

These show how established you are:

Newbie (Automatic)

• Awarded: On signup
• Perks: Welcome to the platform!
• Next: Get active to become "Member"

Member (500 reputation points)

• Earned by: Posting threads, replying, getting upvotes
• Perks: Unlock private messaging
• Time: ~2-4 weeks of regular activity

Veteran (2,500 reputation points)

• Earned by: Consistent quality contributions over time
• Perks: Verified checkmark on posts, +10% coin earnings bonus
• Time: ~3-6 months of regular activity

Elite (10,000 reputation points)

• Earned by: Long-term excellence
• Perks: Featured on leaderboards, +20% coin earnings, early access to features
• Time: ~1-2 years of consistent quality

Contributor Badges

These show what you contribute:

Helpful (50 accepted answers)

• Earned by: Having 50 replies marked as "accepted answer"
• Shows: You solve problems
• Tip: Focus on answering specific technical questions

Educator (10 published articles)

• Earned by: Publishing 10 articles or guides
• Shows: You teach others
• Tip: Quality over quantity—helpful articles get more traction

Code Wizard (25 code contributions)

• Earned by: Posting 25 helpful code snippets or EAs
• Shows: You're technical and generous
• Tip: Share working examples, not broken code

Discussion Leader (100 threads created)

• Earned by: Starting 100 quality discussion threads
• Shows: You drive conversation
• Tip: Create threads with detailed context and questions

Community Champion (500 helpful replies)

• Earned by: Posting 500 replies that get upvoted
• Shows: You're consistently helpful
• Tip: Reply thoughtfully, not just for coins

Trading Badges

These show your trading expertise:

Backtester (30 backtest reports)

• Earned by: Submitting 30 detailed backtest reports
• Shows: You test before trading live
• Tip: Include settings, spread, timeframe details

Live Trader (Verified live statement)

• Earned by: Linking verified MyFXBook or broker statement
• Shows: You trade real money, not just talk
• Tip: Only requires 3+ months of live history

Strategy Developer (5 published strategies)

• Earned by: Creating and sharing 5 trading strategies
• Shows: You think systematically about trading
• Tip: Document your strategy rules clearly

Profitable Trader (6+ months positive returns)

• Earned by: Verified statement showing 6+ months net profit
• Shows: Rare badge, serious credibility boost
• Tip: Requires ongoing verification, can be revoked if results change

Marketplace Badges

These show your selling reputation:

Trusted Seller (50 sales, 4.5+ rating)

• Earned by: Selling 50+ items with average 4.5-star rating
• Shows: You deliver quality products
• Perks: Listings ranked higher, featured on marketplace homepage

Top Seller (200 sales, 4.7+ rating)

• Earned by: Consistent high-volume quality sales
• Shows: Elite marketplace contributor
• Perks: +25% coin earnings on sales, priority support

Responsive Seller (90% reply rate <24hrs)

• Earned by: Replying to buyer questions within 24 hours 90%+ of the time
• Shows: You support your customers
• Tip: Check messages daily

Verified Developer (Identity verified + published EA source)

• Earned by: Identity verification + publishing source code
• Shows: You're transparent and accountable
• Perks: Can sell premium EAs at higher prices

Social Badges

These show community engagement:

Influencer (500+ followers)

• Earned by: Having 500 followers
• Shows: People value your content
• Tip: Post quality content consistently

Connector (Following 100+ members)

• Earned by: Actively following 100+ members
• Shows: You engage with the community
• Tip: Follow people whose content helps you

Streak Master (100-day check-in streak)

• Earned by: Logging in and checking in 100 days straight
• Shows: Dedication
• Perks: Daily coin bonus doubles during streak

Special Badges

These are rare and prestigious:

Beta Tester

• Earned by: Participating in early platform testing
• Shows: You helped build YoForex
• Can't be earned anymore (limited to beta period)

Bug Hunter (10 verified bugs reported)

• Earned by: Finding and reporting 10 platform bugs
• Shows: You help improve the platform
• Perks: +100 coins per verified critical bug

Contest Winner

• Earned by: Winning platform contests or challenges
• Shows: You're exceptional in specific skills
• Varies: Different designs for different contests

Staff Pick

• Earned by: Content chosen by moderators as exemplary
• Shows: Professional-quality contribution
• Tip: Focus on originality and thoroughness

How Reputation Points Work

Reputation powers your level badges. Here's what counts:

Earn reputation:

• Create quality thread: +10 points
• Reply marked as accepted answer: +25 points
• Receive upvote: +5 points
• Publish content (EA/Indicator/Article): +50 points
• Make a sale: +10 points
• Receive 5-star review: +20 points
• Forum thread pinned by mod: +100 points

Lose reputation:

• Receive downvote: -2 points
• Content removed for rules violation: -50 points
• Scam report verified against you: -500 points
• Banned temporarily: -200 points

Tip: Focus on quality, not speed. One great thread beats ten rushed ones.

Badge Perks Summary

Mini-FAQ

Q: Can I lose badges?
A: Some yes, some no. Level badges (Member, Veteran, Elite) stay unless you violate rules. Seller badges can be revoked if quality drops. Profitable Trader badge requires ongoing verification.

Q: Do badges expire?
A: Most don't. But "Profitable Trader" requires 6-month rolling verification. If you stop providing updated statements, you lose it.

Q: Can I hide badges?
A: Not currently. Badges are public to build trust and transparency.

Q: What's the rarest badge?
A: "Profitable Trader" (6+ months verified profits) is the rarest, followed by "Top Seller". Less than 5% of users earn either.

Q: Do badges affect search ranking?
A: Indirectly yes. Trusted/Top Seller badges boost marketplace listings. Elite/Veteran badges increase thread visibility slightly.

End Note

If you want to track your progress toward specific badges, check Dashboard → Badges to see requirements and how close you are. Focus on contributing genuinely—badges follow naturally.