How it works

Archetypes & badges

Two people can reach the same score in completely different ways. Archetypes and badges capture the character of someone’s contribution, not just its size.

Archetypes

An archetype is the style of contribution a member is known for. dcRep assigns one primary archetype plus up to two secondary ones, based on the kind of activity that earns them score, and refreshes them periodically as patterns shift.

Archetype	The kind of member who earns it
Helper	Answers questions and gets threads marked solved
Researcher	Shares resources, links, and long-form depth
Builder	Showcases work and shares code
Curator	Surfaces and organizes useful references
Mentor	Endorses others and guides newcomers
Connector	Sparks discussion and links ideas across channels
Anchor	A consistent, long-lived presence

Archetypes are descriptive, never restrictive — they don’t change how you’re scored. They simply tell the story of how someone shows up, and appear on public profiles.

Badges

Badges are one-time achievements awarded the moment a member meets a milestone — things like answering a string of help questions, reaching a tier, or sustaining a long streak. Once earned, a badge is kept and displayed on the member’s profile. They’re a lightweight way to recognize specific accomplishments alongside the headline score.