Hello Cardano Community,
The Cardano Forum uses a Trust Level system to reflect your engagement and unlock new features. As you interact more, you gain access to new roles and responsibilities.
Here’s an overview of how the system works, especially the “How to Contribute” and “Ambassadors” category, which becomes visible at Trust Level 2.
Becoming a valuable contributor not only strengthens the community, but also unlocks your potential to be recognized. Each Trust Level comes with unique benefits to empower your impact.
By consistently contributing, you:
- Gain new features that help shape the community’s direction
- Build your reputation through participation so you to become a trusted member of the community
- Make connections across the ecosystem expanding your personal and professional network
- Deepen your learning about Cardano
- Leave a lasting impact and legacy.
Trust Level 0 – Newcomer
Everyone starts here
Restrictions:
- No private messages
- No post flagging
- Max 1 image
- Max 2 links per post
- No file attachments
- Max 3 topics / 10 replies
- Can’t edit posts after 24h
Trust Level 1 – Basic Member
Reading is key to promotion
To reach Level 1:
- Enter 5 topics
- Read 30 posts
- Spend 10 minutes reading
Unlocked:
- All core forum functions
- Upload images/files
- Edit wiki posts
- Flag content
- Mute users
Trust Level 2 – Active Member
Consistent participation earns access to the Contribute Category.
Remember, quality is more valuable than quantity. Your comments and topics should aim to add value to the conversation, the numbers will follow.
To reach Level 2:
- Visit on 15 days
- Give & receive 1 like
- Reply to 3 topics
- Enter 20 topics
- Read 100 posts
- Spend 60 minutes reading
Unlocked:
- Access the hidden Contribute Section (This link will only open if you have Level 2)
- Add categories or languages
- Join as a content creator, moderator, or meetup organizer
- Invite others to topics/messages
- 1.5× limits on likes, edits, flags
- Send private messages
- Edit posts for 30 days
- Ignore users
- Unlock Ambassador Category + Application Form (This link will only open if you have Level 2)
Trust Level 3 – Regular Contributor
Trusted, long-term members. They may be entrusted with additional responsibilities to support the maintenance and organization of the community forum.
To reach Level 3 (past 100 days):
- Visit at least 50% of days
- Reply to 10 non-PM topics
- View 25% of topics (max 500)
- Read 25% of posts (max 20k)
- Give 30 likes / receive 20
- No more than 5 flagged posts
- No suspensions or silences in last 6 months
Note: Level 3 status can be lost if you don’t maintain these criteria. A 2-week grace period applies after promotion.
Unlocked:
- Recategorize and rename topics
- Access secure Level 3-only category
- Posted links are followable
- Instantly hide spam by Level 0 users
- Auto-silence Level 0 spammers flagged by multiple TL3s
- Make posts wiki-editable by Level 1+
- 2× daily limits (likes, edits, flags)
Notes
- Future Trust Level updates will be shared here
- Start your journey by participating today
- Focus on quality over quantity
Start Contributing
Ready to level up? Start posting, replying, and exploring to unlock new capabilities and help grow the Cardano Community
