The ReFi DAO Contribution Points system is a flexible framework for tracking contributions to ReFi DAO over time, providing a broad understanding of who contributes, in what ways, and when. Contributions can take many forms, such as serving as a ReFi DAO Core Steward, writing for the ReFi DAO blog, hosting or appearing on the ReFi Podcast, participating in Founders Circles, making financial donations, and much more.
At its core, the system is about recognizing and celebrating those who actively advance ReFi DAO’s mission and core activities. While the system assigns points to each contributor, the goal is not to focus on the exact number of points but to ensure a broadly fair representation of meaningful engagement and active participation. By assigning Contributor Levels based on cumulative contributions, the system provides a simple yet effective way to highlight and recognise efforts across roles and initiatives.
This framework is designed to evolve, with the flexibility to add new categories, refine metrics, and capture a broader spectrum of contributions. Ultimately, it enables ReFi DAO to track and celebrate contributions while focusing on the larger vision: building a thriving, collaborative, and impactful global community to advance the ReFi movement.
A key innovation linked to this system is its integration with the Prosperity Passport, an on-chain identity and reputation platform launching in January 2025. The Prosperity Passport will feature badges linked with the Celo and ReFi ecosystem, including the ReFi DAO Badge, which recognizes key contributors based on the data from the Contribution Points system and enabling contributors to "level up" their badge as they continue to engage with ReFi DAO. This integration provides an on-chain credential that highlights an individual's contribution to ReFi DAO.
Beyond tracking and recognition, this system holds potential to support ReFi DAO 2.0 governance, role and access management, and the coordination of people and resources. Co-creating the future development of Prosperity Passport, we envision the potential of expanding the system for Local Node communities, offering a comprehensive view of global reach and impact. By leveraging the Prosperity Passport’s high-quality on-chain data, we can create a robust and transparent mechanism for capturing, celebrating, and scaling the incredible contributions of our community.
The ReFi DAO Contribution Points system is built on Airtable, integrating data from multiple sources such as the ReFi Knowledge Graph, on-chain data (e.g., Gitcoin, Giveth, POAPs), and other community-driven inputs. This infrastructure enables ReFi DAO to categorize, record, and reward contributions across various initiatives and timeframes.
This section outlines the key technical details of how the system works, including the types of contributions it tracks, how seasons are defined, and the processes for reviewing and allocating points.
Contributions are categorized into four main types, reflecting the diverse ways individuals support ReFi DAO: