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Guild Hierarchy
We blend traditional craft guild values with modern tech culture to create a merit-based progression system. Earn points, gain recognition, and grow while lifting others up.
Guild Ranks & Requirements
Prospect
Entry point for all new members. If you're not against us, you're with us!
- Automatically granted upon joining Coders Unite!
- Access to community resources and basic workshops
Path to Apprentice: Earn 100 points
Apprentice
Demonstrated commitment to craft and community
Requirements:
- 100+ points
- At least 1 public GitHub repo (25 pts)
- Personal portfolio/website (25 pts)
- 1+ year in tech industry OR bootcamp grad (10 pts/year)
Perks:
- Join mentorship pairings
- Access guild job board
- Vote in community polls
Journeyman
Proven contributor advancing the collective
Requirements:
- 500+ points
- Mentored 3+ Prospects/Apprentices (50 pts/mentee)
- 1 industry certification (AWS, Scrum, etc.) (50-100 pts)
- 10+ peer upvotes on community contributions (10 pts/vote)
Perks:
- Lead workshop sessions
- Curate learning paths for others
- Early access to guild tools
Master
Recognized leaders shaping tech's future
Requirements:
- 2000+ points
- Published technical guide/research (150 pts)
- Industry recognition (e.g., Microsoft MVP, Google Dev Expert, Docker Champions) (200 pts)
- Community-nominated + council-approved
Perks:
- Guild decision-making seat
- Mentor certification badge
- Keynote speaking opportunities
Earning Points: Our Gamified System
| Activity | Points | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring an Apprentice | 50/mentee | Monthly |
| Publishing open-source tool | 75/repo | Per project |
| Peer upvotes on solutions | 10/vote | Max 50 pts/month |
| Certifications (e.g., PMP) | 50-200 | Per certification |
| Conference speaking | 100/event | Per engagement |
| Anti-exploitation advocacy | 30/action | Verified campaigns |
| Years of experience | 10/year | Auto-annual grant |
Safeguards & Transparency
- Anti-Grind Cap: Max 300 pts/month prevents burnout-inducing farming. Max out 1% of 1% of total contributions.
- Peer Review Council: Masters audit suspicious point claims
- Public Ledger: All point transactions visible on blockchain-style ledger
- Demotion Protocol: Inactivity (>6 months) freezes perks until re-engagement
Why This Works for Coders
- Gamification: Turn professional growth into tangible achievements
- Social Proof: Ranks signal competence to employers and clients
- Reciprocity Culture: You only keep high ranks by lifting others up
- Skill Monetization: Masters get revenue share from guild-sponsored tools
Ready to Level Up?
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