Level 1 · StartSparkWelcome note from the creator and a profile badge
Level up in
every Circle.
Fans earn XP for showing up in a creator’s Circle. Twelve levels in four bands, each with its own badge. Levels are earned, never bought, and every creator can rename them and decide what each one unlocks.
Level 7 of 12 · Gold bandTandem Scout
3,345 / 3,800 XPNext: Confidant
How you get hereRequest Tandems other fans upvote.
Suggested unlockPropose Tandem match-ups to the creator
The ladder
Twelve levels, four bands.
Each band has its own shape and metal, so you can read a fan’s standing at a glance, even at avatar size. Unlocks below are defaults; creators replace them with their own.
BronzeLevels 1–3 · CoinGetting started. Anyone who joins can earn these in the first weeks.
Level 2 · 100 XPListenerCircle reactions on videos
Level 3 · 300 XPRegularYour comments get a Circle color
SilverLevels 4–6 · RosetteTaking part. Commenting, voting and coming back.
Level 4 · 600 XPVoiceStart threads in the Circle’s Topics
Level 5 · 1,000 XPVoterSuggest questions for the Board
Level 6 · 1,600 XPInsiderBehind-the-scenes teasers
GoldLevels 7–9 · HexagonTrusted. The fans the creator recognizes by name.
Level 7 · 2,500 XPTandem ScoutPropose Tandem match-ups to the creator
Level 8 · 3,800 XPConfidantYour name in a video’s thank-you credits
Level 9 · 5,500 XPKeeperHelp keep the Circle’s Topics tidy
SignalLevels 10–12 · Burst with ribbonsThe heart of the Circle. Rare by design.
Level 10 · 8,000 XPPillarAsk one question a month the creator answers on video
Level 11 · 12,000 XPLuminaryFeatured in the Circle’s fan spotlight
Level 12 · 18,000 XPLegendPermanent Legend frame and a shout-out from the creator
Earning XP
Show up. Take part. Level up.
XP rewards taking part, not just watching. Daily caps keep it fair and stop farming. XP is earned per Circle, so a fan can be a Legend in one Circle and a Spark in another.
At about 50 XP a day, a fan reaches Legend in roughly a year.
| Action | XP | Daily cap |
|---|---|---|
| Watch a video to the end | 10 | 100 |
| Comment | 5 | 50 |
| Comment liked by the creator | 25 | None |
| Vote on a Board question or Tandem | 10 | 50 |
| Your Tandem request gets an upvote | 2 | 50 |
| Visit streak (per day) | 10, doubled after 7 days | 20 |
| Each month in the Circle | 50 | Monthly |
How to read a badge.
- 1Shape and metal = bandBronze coin, silver rosette, gold hexagon, Signal burst with ribbons.
- 2Pips = step inside the bandOne, two or three dots under the center.
- 3Glyph = the level itselfEach of the twelve has its own symbol, from Spark to Legend’s crown.
EarnedFull color. 96 on profiles, 48 in lists, 24 next to names in comments.
Next up65% to ConfidantProgress ring in orange, badge at 55% opacity.
LockedGrayscale at 30% opacity, with a lock.
For creators
Make the levels yours.
Every Circle can rename its levels, retint its badges and choose what each level unlocks. The shapes, pips and XP ladder stay the same everywhere, so fans always know what a badge means.
- Rename any level, for example Keeper to “Head Chef”
- Pick a tint for your Circle’s badges
- Choose unlocks per level, and whether a paid tier is also required
Start at Spark.
Join a Circle for free and earn your first badge today.