# How to claim badges?

Steps to participate and build your on-chain reputation:

Once you are on the [EtherScore Beta Version Dapp](https://alpha.etherscore.network/) :

#### 1) Connect wallet to EtherScore and Base Sepolia

If you are already connected and on the right network, skip to [Create your EtherScore Profile](#id-2-create-your-etherscore-profile)

* Click on Connect Wallet in the top-right corner

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* Select your wallet provider (Metamask, WalletConnect, etc.)

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* Change your wallet network to Base Sepolia Testnet.

  *If you encounter issues adding the network, you can add it using* [*Chainlist*](https://chainlist.org/chain/84532)*.*

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* [Get free ETH on Base Sepolia Testnet](https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia) to use EtherScore. \
  \&#xNAN;*If you have any issue, here is a* [*list of other faucets*](https://docs.base.org/docs/tools/network-faucets/)*.*&#x20;

#### 2) Create your EtherScore Profile

The 1st time you use EtherScore, you will see this message.&#x20;

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Click on "Create Profile" and confirm the transaction in your wallet.\
\&#xNAN;*You don't need to provide information, just a quick transaction to initiate your account.*

{% hint style="warning" %}
Please be sure to have ETH on Base Sepolia to be able to mint your profile ([Faucets](https://docs.base.org/docs/tools/network-faucets/))
{% endhint %}

#### 3) Claim your first EtherScore Badge:

1. Explore EtherScore badges \
   \&#xNAN;*You can filter badges by many criteria such as categories (DEXs, NFTs, etc.),  networks, protocols and more.*

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2. Claim eligible badges

   *You can claim directly from the badge explorer, or from the specific badge pages*&#x20;

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   * Click on claim and confirm your transaction in your wallet

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="warning" class="hint hint-warning"><p>You need an EtherScore profile and ETH on Base Sepolia to claim badges </p></div>

   * Wait for transaction to be finalized and EtherScore oracle to mint your badge
   * You are done! Congrats for claiming your first badge! Now you can showcase your collection in your EtherScore profile.

3. Enjoy badge holders benefits
   * [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/6yrKCgEgzp)
   * Join[ EtherScore DAO](https://snapshot.org/#/etherscoredao.eth) on Snapshot
   * Collect more badges to get [EtherScore Reputation Tiers](https://docs.etherscore.network/documentation/reputation-tiers)

#### Tips:&#x20;

* To access your EtherScore Profile, click on your avatar or on the arrow in the top-right corner

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* You can explore badges using the default "Badge Card" view, or the "List" view:

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