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May 15, 2025
Ethos Network Guide: How to Earn XP, Vouch with ETH, and Build Your Web3 Reputation
Learn how to join Ethos Network, the decentralized reputation platform that's airdropping NFTs worth 3 ETH. Follow our step-by-step guide to get invited, earn XP, and build your on-chain credibility.
What is Ethos Network?
Ethos is a decentralized social (DeSo) application that brings reputation on-chain through a system of reviews, vouches, and attestations. Think of it as LinkedIn for Web3, but with actual skin in the game - users can stake ETH to vouch for others they trust.
The platform has secured $1.7M in funding and operates on seven key systems that make trust verifiable and enforceable:
Invitations: You need an invite from an existing user to join, preventing Sybil attacks
Reviews: Users leave positive, neutral, or negative feedback
Vouching: Stake ETH to vouch for someone, proving your trust
Slashing: If a vouched user scams, backers can slash their credibility & funds
Ethos Profile: A public profile showing reviews, vouches & credibility history
Credibility Score: A numerical score based on your on-chain reputation
Attestations: Link your wallets, X, GitHub, ENS to verify identity without doxxing
What makes Ethos unique is that your reputation has real financial weight. If you vouch for someone who later engages in harmful behavior, you can lose both ETH and credibility. This creates a powerful incentive for honest interactions.
How to Join Ethos Network: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Get an Invite
Ethos is currently invite-only, making this early access valuable.
Visit the Ethos Directory to find users with invites
Contact them and request an invite (they'll need your wallet address)
Be respectful and explain why you'd be a valuable community member
2. Sign Up
Go to Ethos Network
Connect your wallet with the invite
Complete the sign-up process
Link your X account for additional verification
3. Earn XP and Build Reputation
There are several ways to earn XP on Ethos:
Complete daily contributor tasks (15 tasks daily)
Write reviews (5 XP per review)
Vouch for others (1000 XP per ETH per day)
Invite others (15,000 XP)
Install the Ethos Everywhere Chrome extension for 1000 XP daily
4. Vouch for Others
Vouching is like staking ETH on someone's reputation:
Visit the profile you want to vouch for
Enter the amount of ETH you want to stake
Complete the transaction (0.02% deposit fee, 0.01% withdrawal fee)
You can withdraw your vouch at any time
5. Connect Discord
Go to settings in your Ethos profile
Link your Discord account
Join the Ethos Discord
Type "/ethos_verify" to link your accounts
Rewards & Benefits
NFT Airdrop: Ethos has airdropped NFTs worth 3 ETH to users
XP Points: Earn reputation and XP through platform engagement
Long-term Value: Build a verifiable on-chain reputation that could be valuable across Web3
Network Effects: Early adopters may benefit as the platform grows
Connect with Ethos
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FAQs
What makes Ethos different from other social platforms?
Ethos combines social interactions with financial stakes through its vouching system. When you vouch for someone, you're putting both your reputation and ETH on the line, creating real consequences for trust relationships.
Is vouching mandatory on Ethos?
No, vouching is optional. You can participate by writing reviews and earning XP without staking ETH. However, vouching is a powerful way to signal trust and earn more XP.
What happens if someone I vouched for behaves badly?
If someone you vouched for engages in harmful behavior, their reputation can be slashed, and you may lose both reputation points and some of your staked ETH.
How do I increase my chances of getting an invite?
Be active in the Web3 community, especially on Twitter/X. Engage meaningfully with existing Ethos users and demonstrate your value to the ecosystem.
Can I withdraw my vouched ETH at any time?
Yes, you can withdraw your vouched ETH at any time, subject to a 0.01% withdrawal fee.
How is my Ethos reputation score calculated?
Your reputation score is based on multiple factors including vouches received, reviews, attestations, and the credibility of users who have vouched for you.
