Membership Tiers
Membership is earned by compounding verified proof-of-work and stewardship inside the Flare network. Each tier unlocks new surface area, from early context to capital allocation.
XP ranges and typical journeys for each tier are described in XP & Reputation and Membership Journey.
Tier map
| Tier | Signals | Access | Review focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — Launchpad | First shipped bounty or event support, consistent updates, clear artefacts | Read-only programme boards, learning cohorts, public calls | Reliability, clarity of documentation, responsiveness |
| Tier 2 — Operator | Multiple shipped scopes with measurable lift, peer endorsements, call participation | Priority placement on bounties/contracts, internal syncs, proposal co-authorship | Impact on ecosystem metrics, collaboration quality, feedback loops |
| Tier 3 — Steward | Leads initiatives, unblocks squads, drives partnerships, mentors talent | Budget recommendations, cross-programme governance, external representation | Strategic leverage, delegation effectiveness, repeatable playbooks |
Earning the next tier
Launchpad → Operator
- Ship at least two distinct scopes (bounty, contract, event) with artefacts logged in the proof-of-work tracker.
- Participate in minimum two community calls with demo, retro, or Q&A contribution.
- Secure one peer testimonial highlighting collaboration and delivery speed.
Operator → Steward
- Lead an initiative spanning multiple contributors with published scope, updates, and retro.
- Demonstrate measurable ecosystem lift (usage, integrations, validator metrics, or community growth) tied to your work.
- Sponsor or mentor another contributor through a full delivery cycle, documenting the playbook.
Review cadence
- Reviews run on a six-week heartbeat led by programme ops; urgent escalations can be requested via the ops form.
- Evidence lives in the proof-of-work tracker—include repo links, dashboards, call recordings, or specs.
- Decisions are logged in the forum with acceptance notes and next-step guidance so contributors understand how to keep momentum.
Maintaining standing
- Stay active in agreed surfaces; prolonged inactivity (two cycles) triggers a friendly check-in.
- If deliverables slip, share blockers openly and align on new checkpoints to avoid trust erosion.
- Mentoring, documentation, and community building help sustain higher tiers even when personal bandwidth shifts.