Degen

Quick Degen app update 👇

After many conversations with you, two things keep coming up: phone verification and rewards. I agree — we need a rewards system that feels fair and actually helps grow the app. This could mean rewarding you for bringing in others, variations of tip allowances, or even view-based rewards. We are still exploring what makes the most sense.

Phone verification has to stay — it’s the only real way to keep rewards meaningful and avoid farming. The vault is too confusing, but simpler systems with clear limits could work better. I know you want to reward people you like and earn too — and we can get there.

Big thanks to @yekim.eth for grinding through this idea maze with me. Appreciate all of you—keep the feedback coming 🙏

How about Self.xyz as alternative for anyone who doesn't want to use phone verification?

Full-stack web3 developer, learn more about my projects here: https://github.com/tempe-techie

Another such solution is ZK Passport: https://zkpassport.id/

Had fun creating this Devcon zkPassport integration! It allows people from SEA countries to prove their country (from their passport) without revealing anything else using ZK proofs to get a Devcon ticket discount. Here’s how it looks in action: https://t.co/BACZDa7MVm

Michael Elliot

Btw, another alternative: https://www.sismo.io/

ZKPassport was used by DevCon last year: https://x.com/michaelelliot/status/1813875222174630038