Leveling Up

This guide explains how to progress through Built By DAO's 14-rank membership system.

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📈 Progression Overview

📊 14 Ranks	✅ Evidence-Based	🎖️ Promoter Review	📆 Regular Cadence
Seeker → Steward	Documented work	Tiered authority	30/60/90 days

🎯 Purpose: Recognize contribution and expand responsibilities

💡 Key Insight: Advancement is earned through consistent, quality contribution

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📊 Understanding Ranks

📊 The 14-Rank System

Rank Tiers

Tier	Ranks	Focus
🌱 Entry	Seeker, Apprentice	Learning the DAO
💪 Individual	Contributor → Guide	Executing work
👥 Leadership	Community Lead → Platform Lead	Leading others
🏛️ Senior	Guardian → Steward	Strategic direction

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Full Rank List

Level	Rank	Voting Multiplier
1A	Seeker	1.0×
1B	Apprentice	1.0×
2	Contributor	1.1×
3A	Operator	1.2×
3B	Specialist	1.2×
4	Crew Lead	1.3×
5	Project Lead	1.4×
6	Guide	1.5×
7	Community Lead	1.6×
8A	Anchor	1.7×
8B	Platform Lead	1.8×
9A	Guardian	1.9×
9B	Strategist	2.0×
10	Steward	2.2×

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What Changes With Rank

Aspect	Higher Rank Effect
🗳️ Voting power	Higher multiplier
🔓 Access	More areas/features
💰 Task access	Higher-value work
👥 Authority	Lead more people

✅ Requirements

📝 The Process

📋 Building Evidence

💡 Tips for Advancing

📊 Rank Benefits

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📊 Typical Progression Timeline

Active contributor (~10 hrs/week)

Timeframe	Rank	Notes
Month 1	Seeker	Onboarding
Month 2-3	Apprentice	Learning
Month 4-6	Contributor	Independent work
Month 7-12	Operator/Specialist	Skilled contributor
Year 2	Crew/Project Lead	Leading work
Year 3+	Guide+	Leadership track

Faster progression possible with higher commitment

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🚀 Ready to Level Up?

1. ✅ Check your time in current rank

2. 📋 Review your evidence portfolio

3. 👥 Get peer endorsements

4. 📝 Request promotion review

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🔗 Related Pages

All RanksProgression & ReviewsFirst TaskEarning EQTBLT