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# Rank Quick Reference

> Quick lookup guide for FortisArena rank system

# Rank Quick Reference

## 🏅 Rank Comparison Table

| Feature                  | 🥉 0 Observer | 🥈 1 Contributor | 🥇 2 Skilled |  🏆 3 Expert  | 👑 4 Authority |
| :----------------------- | :-----------: | :--------------: | :----------: | :-----------: | :------------: |
| **Points**               |     0-100     |      100-500     |   500-2,000  |  2,000-7,000  |     7,000+     |
| **Text Posts**           |       ❌       |         ✅        |       ✅      |       ✅       |        ✅       |
| **Video Reels**          |       ❌       |         ❌        |       ✅      |       ✅       |        ✅       |
| **Communities**          |       ❌       |         ❌        |       ❌      |       ✅       |        ✅       |
| **Verified Communities** |       ❌       |         ❌        |       ❌      |       ❌       |        ✅       |
| **Monetization**         |       ❌       |         ❌        |       ❌      |       ❌       |        ✅       |
| **Daily Point Cap**      |       20      |        50        |      100     |      200      |    Unlimited   |
| **Engagement Bonus**     |       —       |       ×1.0       |     ×1.2     |      ×1.5     | ×1.5 + Revenue |
| **DM Access**            |       ❌       |     ✅ Limited    |       ✅      |       ✅       |        ✅       |
| **Analytics**            |       ❌       |         ❌        |       ❌      |    ✅ Basic    |     ✅ Full     |
| **Badge**                |       —       |         —        |  Blue Check  | Purple Expert | Gold Authority |

## 📊 Points System Quick Reference

### Earning Points

| Action                          | Points | Frequency      |
| :------------------------------ | :----- | :------------- |
| High-Effort Post (QS 80+)       | +30    | Per post       |
| Average Post (QS 50-79)         | +10    | Per post       |
| Meaningful Comment (20+ chars)  | +5     | Per comment    |
| Save/Bookmark                   | +4     | Per save       |
| Share with Caption              | +6     | Per share      |
| Like from Rank 3+ User          | +3     | Per like       |
| Regular Like                    | +1     | Per like       |
| Knowledge Boost (×2 multiplier) | ×2     | Per validation |

### Losing Points

| Violation          | Penalty    |
| :----------------- | :--------- |
| Repost/Low Effort  | -15        |
| Off-Topic Category | -30        |
| Multiple Reports   | -50        |
| Content Theft      | -50 to Ban |

## 🎯 Content Category Points

| Category        | Weight | Example Content                              |
| :-------------- | :----- | :------------------------------------------- |
| 🎮 Gaming       | 4×     | Strategy guides, esports analysis, tutorials |
| 📚 Knowledge    | 5×     | Educational posts, research, how-tos         |
| 💰 Finance/Web3 | 5×     | Trading education, market analysis, guides   |
| 🧪 Tutorials    | 5×     | Step-by-step learning, skill building        |
| 😂 Fun          | 2×     | Quality memes, gaming humor (limited)        |

## 🔄 Seasonal Reset (Quarterly)

### What Resets

* ❌ Points above rank minimum (70% kept, 30% reset)

### What Stays

* ✅ Rank level (if active)
* ✅ Followers
* ✅ Content history
* ✅ Badges earned

### Activity Requirements to Maintain Rank

| Rank | Minimum Activity/Quarter                         |
| :--- | :----------------------------------------------- |
| 1    | 3 posts OR 20 engagements                        |
| 2    | 5 posts OR 50 engagements                        |
| 3    | 2 active communities OR 100 engagements          |
| 4    | 1 verified community OR governance participation |

## 🚀 Progression Timeline (Estimated)

| Path      | Timeline   | Key Actions                      |
| :-------- | :--------- | :------------------------------- |
| **0 → 1** | 3-7 days   | Engage: likes, comments, saves   |
| **1 → 2** | 3-4 weeks  | Create quality posts, get boosts |
| **2 → 3** | 2-3 months | Reels, community participation   |
| **3 → 4** | 6+ months  | Build communities, mentor others |

## 🎁 Rank Benefits Summary

### Rank 1 (Contributor)

* Create text posts
* Join public communities
* Start earning points
* Basic DM access

### Rank 2 (Skilled Member)

* **Create video reels** ⭐
* Join private communities
* 20% engagement bonus
* Higher algorithm visibility

### Rank 3 (Expert)

* **Create communities** ⭐
* Verified Knowledge tagging
* Basic analytics
* 50% engagement bonus

### Rank 4 (Authority)

* **Verified communities** ⭐
* **Revenue share** 💰
* Platform governance
* Full analytics
* Featured placement

## 🛡️ Protected Actions

| Action                    | Minimum Rank |
| :------------------------ | :----------- |
| Create Post               | Rank 1       |
| Create Reel               | Rank 2       |
| Create Community          | Rank 3       |
| Verify Knowledge Tag      | Rank 3       |
| Create Verified Community | Rank 4       |
| Approve Monetization      | Rank 4       |
| Governance Vote           | Rank 4       |

## 📱 Daily Limits

| Feature          | Rank 0 |   Rank 1  |   Rank 2  |   Rank 3  |   Rank 4  |
| :--------------- | :----: | :-------: | :-------: | :-------: | :-------: |
| Comments         |    5   | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Posts            |    0   |     3     |     5     |     10    | Unlimited |
| Reels            |    0   |     0     |     3     |     5     | Unlimited |
| DMs              |    0   |     10    |     25    |     50    | Unlimited |
| Communities Join |    0   |     5     |     10    |     20    | Unlimited |

## 💡 Pro Tips by Rank

### Rank 0 → 1

* Focus on quality comments (20+ chars)
* Save valuable content
* Share with meaningful captions
* Learn from high-rank creators

### Rank 1 → 2

* Write detailed tutorials/guides
* Aim for Knowledge Boosts
* Post consistently (3x/week)
* Engage with Expert creators

### Rank 2 → 3

* Start mixing reels with posts
* Build niche expertise
* Join private communities
* Get noticed by Experts

### Rank 3 → 4

* Launch and grow communities
* Mentor Rank 1-2 users
* Collaborate with other Experts
* Demonstrate thought leadership

## 🎮 Tournament Access by Rank

| Tournament Type    | Minimum Rank | Entry           |
| :----------------- | :----------- | :-------------- |
| Social Events      | Rank 0       | Free            |
| Casual Tournaments | Rank 1       | Points/FPT      |
| Competitive        | Rank 2       | FRT Entry       |
| Premium            | Rank 3       | FRT + Verified  |
| VIP Invitationals  | Rank 4       | Invitation only |

## 📞 Need Help?

**Rank Stuck?**

* Review your Quality Score
* Check content category alignment
* Increase engagement quality
* Ask in community help channels

**Wrongfully Penalized?**

* Contact support with evidence
* Appeal through platform
* Community moderators can review

**Want to Rank Up Faster?**

* Study top creators in your niche
* Participate in Knowledge Boost programs
* Collaborate with higher-ranked users
* Join exclusive Rank 2+ communities