📍 Status: Entry-level member completing initial orientation
🎁 You Have: Completed onboarding, wallet setup, first 3 hours, Membership NFT
The Seeker is the entry point into Built By DAO. This rank represents a member who has completed onboarding, set up their wallet, and is ready to participate.
🎯 Activities
Activity
Description
📚 Learn
Attend orientation sessions, read documentation
👀 Observe
Participate in working group meetings
✅ Contribute
Complete assigned starter tasks
🤝 Connect
Meet other members, find mentors
📋 Typical Tasks
Area
Task Examples
📋 Administrative
Data entry, document organization
👥 Community
Event support, outreach assistance
🔍 Research
Information gathering, documentation
🔧 Physical
Material sorting, basic cleaning tasks
All work is supervised or reviewed by higher-ranked members.
✅ Must Do
Complete assigned onboarding tasks
Participate in at least one working group
Log time and contributions accurately
Follow community guidelines
🟡 May Do
Attend community events
Vote on governance proposals (with base weight)
Propose small improvements through mentors
Join Discord discussions
❌ Cannot Do
Submit governance proposals directly
Lead teams or pods
Approve others' work
Access sensitive operational data
💰 EQTBLT Rates
Task Type
EQTBLT Range
📋 Basic administrative
10-15/hour
🎉 Event support
15-20/hour
🔧 Physical labor
15-25/hour
Rates increase as you demonstrate reliability.
🗳️ Governance Access
Capability
Access
🗳️ Voting
✅ Yes, 1.00× weight
📝 Proposals
❌ No
👥 Working group
Observer/participant
🏛️ Committee
❌ No
🚀 Path to Apprentice (1B)
Your Progress: 🟢⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪ Level 1 of 10
✅ Requirements
📋 Evidence Needed
Evidence
Purpose
📊 Task completion log
Shows activity
👥 Working group participation
Shows engagement
✅ Endorsement from mentor/Battle Buddy
Shows quality
🔄 Review Process
Monthly reviews for early ranks. Your Onboarding Specialist will initiate promotion when criteria are met.
🆘 Support Available
Resource
Purpose
👥 Battle Buddy
Personal guide for first weeks
🎯 Onboarding Specialist
Structured guidance
💬 Discord #new-members
Community support
📚 Documentation
Self-service learning
💡 Tips for Success
✅ Show up consistently - Regular small contributions beat sporadic large ones
❓ Ask questions - No one expects you to know everything
📝 Document your work - Good records help with promotion
🤝 Find your people - Connect with members who share your interests
⏰ Be patient - Building trust takes time
❓ Common Questions
Q: How long does it take to advance from Seeker? A: Minimum 2 weeks, typically 3-4 weeks for active members.
Q: What if I can't contribute much time? A: Communicate with your Battle Buddy. Consistent small contributions are valued.
Q: Can I switch working groups? A: Yes, especially at this stage. Finding your fit is part of the Seeker experience.
🚀 Next Steps
✅ Complete assigned tasks
🔍 Explore working groups
🤝 Build relationships
📈 Prepare for Apprentice level
Ready to advance? Talk to your Battle Buddy about your progress.