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Ethos Reputation

Onchain trust scores for founders

Vibestarter integrates with Ethos Network to display founder reputation scores that help backers evaluate trust levels before contributing.

What is Ethos?

Ethos Network

Decentralized reputation protocol with portable, verifiable trust scores.

// ETHOS_DATA_SOURCES
ON_CHAINTransaction History & Protocol Usage
SOCIALVerified Accounts & Community Vouches
CREDENTIALSPast Completions & Achievements
Learn more about Ethos Network

Ethos Score Tiers

// ETHOS_SCORING_SPECTRUM
Untrusted<800
Questionable800+
Neutral1200+
Known1400+
Established1600+
Reputable1800+
Exemplary2000+
Distinguished2200+
Revered2400+
Renowned2600+
Ethos scoring spectrum from 0 to 2800: Untrusted below 800, Questionable from 800, Neutral from 1200, Known from 1400, Established from 1600, Reputable from 1800, Exemplary from 2000, Distinguished from 2200, Revered from 2400, Renowned from 2600.
RANGE: 0 — 2800SOURCE: Ethos NetworkTYPE: Onchain Reputation

How Ethos Affects Your Raise

// SCORE_IMPACT
HIGH_SCOREMore Backers, Higher Trust
LOW_SCOREMay Deter Backers (<1200)
DISPLAYEDProminently on Raise Page
CLICK_THROUGHFull Ethos Profile Available

Building Your Ethos Score

  • --Verify Social Accounts — Link X, GitHub, and others for attestation bonuses
  • --Get Community Vouches — Ask trusted members to vouch for you on Ethos
  • --Build Onchain History — Use your wallet for regular transactions and DeFi
  • --Complete Successful Raises — Each completion contributes to your reputation

For Backers: Using Ethos

Check the Score Tier

Scores above 1600 (Established) indicate reasonable trust.

View Full Ethos Profile

Click through to see vouches, verifications, and transaction history.

Consider Context

Combine Ethos with Origin Capsule and social presence for a complete picture.

TIP

Ethos is one data point among many. Always review the Origin Capsule, project description, and social accounts before backing.