Medallion System

Merit-Based Recognition & Digital Identity

Overview

Medallions are Liana Banyan’s recognition system—digital badges that represent achievements, credentials, and membership status. They’re recorded on the IP Ledger and optionally minted on blockchain for permanence.

Medallion Hierarchy

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                  MEDALLION TIERS                         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                          │
│   🥉 CHALK ONE (Entry)                                  │
│   │  • Member: Basic membership                         │
│   │  • Builder: First project created                   │
│   │  • Contributor: First platform contribution         │
│   │  • Prime: All three above                           │
│   │                                                      │
│   🥈 CHALK TWO (Established)                            │
│   │  • Mentor: 10+ members helped                       │
│   │  • Producer: 10+ projects completed                 │
│   │  • Harper: Quality auditor certified                │
│   │                                                      │
│   🥇 CHALK THREE (Expert)                               │
│   │  • Master: Domain expertise recognized              │
│   │  • Steward: Initiative leadership                   │
│   │  • Guide: Navigation system contributor             │
│   │                                                      │
│   💎 CHALK FOUR (Exceptional)                           │
│   │  • Pioneer: Major innovation author                 │
│   │  • Pillar: Sustained high impact                    │
│   │  • Legend: Platform-defining contribution           │
│   │                                                      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Special Medallions

Founder Medallions

• Limited edition recognition
• Personally awarded
• Unique designs

Initiative Medallions

• Let’s Make Dinner Chef
• Santa Volunteer
• Harper Auditor
• Defense Klaus Sponsor

Event Medallions

• Alpha Tester
• Beta Pioneer
• Launch Day
• Milestone celebrations

QR Medallion System (#943)

Each member receives a QR medallion linking to their HoFund (portfolio):

interface QRMedallion {
  memberId: string;
  qrCode: string;
  linkedTo: 'prow' | 'hofund' | 'custom';
  template: 'standard' | 'custom' | 'branded';
  
  // Visible on scan
  displayInfo: {
    medallionCollection: Medallion[];
    trustScore: number;
    memberSince: Date;
    cueCard?: CueCard;
  };
}

Medallion Collection

Members build collections tracked in their profile:

CREATE TABLE member_medallion_collection (
  id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
  user_id UUID NOT NULL,
  medallion_type TEXT NOT NULL,
  chalk_level INTEGER NOT NULL,
  earned_at TIMESTAMP,
  ip_ledger_entry_id UUID,
  blockchain_tx TEXT  -- Optional on-chain record
);

Benefits by Level

Minting Process

Earn Achievement → IP Ledger Entry → Optional Blockchain Mint
                                          ↓
                                   Physical Medallion
                                   (3D printed option)

Related Systems

• IP Ledger
• QR System
• Trust Ladder