Gitcoin passport helps verify your identity online by collecting proof from different sources without sharing your personal information. Having a Gitcoin passport above a certain score is important because many protocols set it as a requirement to be eligible for their token airdrops. However, getting the required number of points (usually projects require 20 points) can be difficult and time-consuming. Here is our Gitcoin passport guide on how to get maximum points for airdrops.
What is Gitcoin Passport?
Gitcoin passport is an identity verification aggregator for Web3, allowing users to collect verifiable credentials, known as “Stamps,” from various authenticators while preserving privacy. Here are its main features:
Identity Verification: Gitcoin Passport serves as a Web3 identity verification aggregator, enabling users to gather verifiable credentials (called “Stamps”) from different authenticators.
Privacy Preserving: It ensures user privacy by creating verifiable credentials without collecting personally identifiable information.
Versatile Applications: While designed to be application-agnostic, it is particularly useful for personhood proofs and organizational designs.
Web2 and Web3 Integration: Users can connect Stamps from both Web2 (e.g., Google, LinkedIn) and Web3 (e.g., Holonym, Civic) platforms.
Why do you need Gitcoin Passport for airdrops?
Many protocols and projects require you to have obtained a certain minimum score from Gitcoin passport in order to be eligible to receive their token airdrops. The main purpose of Gitcoin Passport is to combat against sybils, this is where people use multiple accounts to get airdrops, giving them an unfair advantage over others. Therefore, most projects will require users to have at least 20 points in order to qualify for their token airdrops.
How to get maximum Gitcoin Passport points for airdrops
Time needed: 2 hours
Here is our guide on how to get maximum (at least 20) Gitcoin Passport points for airdrops.
Get started
Connect your MetaMask wallet to https://passport.gitcoin.co/. Newcomers will be asked to sign a transaction.
Discord (0.52 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to connect your Discord account.
Google (0.53 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to connect your Google account.
LinkedIn (1.53 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to connect your LinkedIn account.
Github (total 7.06 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to connect your Github account. You will receive 2.02 points for contributions on at least 30, 60, and 120 respectively, totaling 7.06 points. Contributions include committing to a repository’s default branch or gh-pages branch, creating a branch, opening or answering a discussion, proposing a pull request or submitting a pull request review.
Ethereum activity (up to 16.04 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to allow Gitcoin to assess your engagement milestones and Ethereum activity metrics. Engagement milestones categorise users into 3 tiered levels based on their commitment and dedication: ETH Enthusiast (10.01 points), ETH Advocate (2 points) and ETH Maxi (2.01 points). On the other hand, Ethereum Activity metrics looks at the amount and duration of activities on the Ethereum network and awards points as follows: Spend more than 0.25 on gas (1 point), execute over 100 transactions (0.51 points), active on over 50 distinct days (0.51 points).
NFT holder (up to 15.13 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to allow Gitcoin to assess your journey as an NFT collector and verify your NFT ownership. Gitcoin categorises users’ NFT collector journeys into 3 levels based on their engagement and size of their ERC-721 and ERC-1155 NFT collections: Digital Collector (10.03 points), Art Aficionado (2.03 points) and NFT Visionary (2.04 points). Meanwhile, NFT ownership verification requires you to hold at least 1 ERC-721 NFT for 1.03 points.
Idena (up to 10.08 points)
Idena is one of the more difficult verifications to complete as you need to wait to participate in their “validation ceremony”. These are simultaneous puzzle tests that happen at regular intervals that participants must complete to prove their humanity. You will be awarded points in 3 categories depending on how many times you have validated your identity by achieving a specified score on the tests: Newbie (6.03), Verified (2.03) and Human (2.03).
GTC staking
GTC staking allows you to boost the reputation of yourself and/or those you trust. When you stake GTC, the amount becomes locked until the specified lockup period ends. There are 2 GTC staking mechanisms: Self GTC Staking and Community GTC Staking. For Self GTC Staking, points are awarded on 3 tiers based on the amount of GTC staked: Bronze- 5 GTC (1.04 points), Silver- 20 GTC (2.04 points) and Gold- 125 GTC (3.04 points). Meanwhile, for Community GTC, points are awarded based on staking actions: Beginner Community Staker (1.51 points), Experienced Community Staker (2.52 points), Trusted Citizen (4.04 points).
Gitcoin Grants (up to 7.56 points)
The Gitcoin Grants stamp requires users to donate to grant rounds officially funded by Gitcoin i.e. Citizens rounds, GG18, GG19 etc. Points are awarded based on the minimum amount donated as follows: US$10 (0.52 points), US$100 (2.02 points) and US$1,000 (5.02 points).
ZkSync (up to 5.62 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” to allow Gitcoin to verify your zkSync Era transactions. Users are categorised into tiered levels as follows: Engagement Explorer (1.67 points), L2 Believer (1.67 points), zkSync Champion (1.67 points). Users can also earn the “Verified Transactor” status for transactions on zkSync Era that have achieved verified status (0.61 points).
Guild membership and roles (up to 1.26 points)
Joining and having Owner or Administrator roles in qualifying Guilds with more than 250 members allows you to earn points: Guild Admin (0.72 points), Guild Passport Member (0.54 points).
Snapshot (0.84 points)
Create a DAO proposal. Afterwards, get at least 1 account to vote on your DAO proposal.
Gnosis Safe (0.82 points)
To get the Gnosis Safe stamp, you need to create a Safe account on Ethereum at https://app.safe.global/welcome. Then, on the Gitcoin passport dashboard, click “Connect” and “Verify”.
BrightID (0.8 points)
Sign up for a BrightID account at brightid.org. Complete the video verification and get the BrightID app on your phone.
Trusta Labs (0.51 points)
Click “Connect” and “Verify” on Gitcoin, making sure that you are on the Ethereum network. This will allow Gitcoin to assess your on-chain activity.
ENS domain (0.41 points)
For the ENS domain stamp you will need to purchase or own an Ethereum domain. You can get an ENS domain at https://ens.domains/.
Coinbase (16.04)
Confirm your Coinbase verified ID, this however requires you to have a Coinbase account and complete their KYC process. This verification may not be worth completing if you do not already have and use a Coinbase account.
Binance (16.02)
Confirm your Binance Account Bound Token, this however requires you to have a Binance account and complete their KYC process. This verification may not be worth completing if you do not already have and use a Binance account.
