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Reputation Token

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Pronunciation
[rep-yuh-TAY-shun to-ken]
Analogy
A reputation token is like a forum karma score—you earn it by contributing positively, but you can’t sell it.
Definition
A non-transferable token awarded for on‑chain contributions or behavior, used to weight governance or access rights without monetary speculation.
Key Points Intro
Reputation tokens drive behavior via:
Key Points

Non‑transferable: Cannot be traded, preventing speculation.

Earned merit: Minted based on contributions or staking history.

Governance weight: Voting power tied to reputation balance.

Decay or burn: May decrease over time to reflect ongoing activity.

Example
A DAO mints reputation tokens for proposal authors and voters; only addresses with ≥100 reputation can submit new proposals.
Technical Deep Dive
Reputation contract uses `mintReputation(address, amount)` called by contribution oracle. `balanceOf` used in voting contract for vote weight. Optionally implements `decay()` to subtract reputation per epoch for inactivity.
Security Warning
Sybil attacks can accumulate reputation via fake accounts; require identity verification or stake backing.
Caveat
Non‑transferability can limit utility beyond governance.
Related Terms
Governance Token
Token‑Curated Registry
Sybil Resistance

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