#User Status Badges
Eko user badging operates in two lanes. Lane 1 rewards volume of learning (total accumulated points). Lane 2 rewards depth and accuracy (challenge quality grade). Both lanes are displayed on the user profile.
#Lane 1: Total Points Earned
Points accumulate across all challenge interactions. This lane reflects how much a user has engaged with the platform.
| Points | Badge | Description |
|---|
| 0-99 | Novice | Just getting started |
| 100-499 | Student | Building a foundation |
| 500-999 | Scholar | Consistently engaged |
| 1000-1999 | Professor | Deep knowledge base |
| 2000+ | Sage | Mastery through dedication |
#Lane 2: Challenge Quality Grade
Quality grade is calculated from challenge accuracy, response quality, and consistency. This lane reflects how well a user knows the material.
| Grade | Badge | Description |
|---|
| 90-100 | Mastermind | Exceptional precision |
| 80-89 | Scholar | Strong command of material |
| 70-79 | Adept | Solid understanding |
| 60-69 | Apprentice | Developing competence |
| 0-59 | Ungraded | Not yet enough data |
#Design Notes
- Lane 1 uses nouns (identity titles) — the badge is who you are based on effort.
- Lane 2 uses a mix of nouns and adjective-style labels — the badge is what you've proven through accuracy.
- "Scholar" appears in both lanes at different thresholds. This is intentional: a user can be a Scholar by volume (500+ points) or by quality (80-89 grade), reinforcing the term as the platform's core aspirational identity.
- Ungraded (Lane 2, 0-59) is deliberately neutral rather than negative — it signals insufficient data, not failure.
#Naming Alternatives Considered
#Variation B: Knowledge Seeker
| Lane 1 | Lane 2 |
|---|
| Curious | Untested |
| Learner | Steady |
| Scholar | Sharp |
| Savant | Brilliant |
| Sage | Elite |
#Variation C: Ascending Mind
| Lane 1 | Lane 2 |
|---|
| Spark | Unranked |
| Student | Capable |
| Thinker | Skilled |
| Sage | Expert |
| Polymath | Mastermind |
#Variation D: The Eko Path
| Lane 1 | Lane 2 |
|---|
| Observer | Unproven |
| Inquirer | Developing |
| Scholar | Proficient |
| Luminary | Distinguished |
| Sage | Exemplary |
#Variation E: Hybrid Pick
| Lane 1 | Lane 2 |
|---|
| Spark | Untested |
| Learner | Developing |
| Scholar | Proficient |
| Savant | Distinguished |
| Polymath | Exemplary |