> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.werate.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.werate.io/authentic-reviews/value-for-people-and-places/benefits-for-users.md).

# Benefits for users

WeRate rewards users who contribute authentically through three layers of value:

### **💸 Financial Reward**

* **Earn Credits** for reviews or meaningfull in-app activity used to upgrade avatars or exchange for real life monetary values such as gift-cards.
* **Earn Points** for quality interactions, ranking on seasonal leaderboards.
* **Top 50% of users** on the leaderboard earn **Credits** utility tokens.

In the future, credit will be replaced by our tradable token $Rate.

### **🌐 Social Reward**

* **Build a trusted profile** and become a niche influencer in your city or category.
* **Connect with friends** to discover real recommendations from people you know and trust.
* **Earn visibility** by gaining high usefulness scores through community voting and AI scoring.

### **📊 Informational Reward**

WeRate improves the 4 V’s of the review experience:

* **Valence** : more balanced opinions, not just 5-stars or rants
* **Volume** : more reviews per venue, driven by incentives
* **Veracity :** higher trust, backed by proof-of-authenticity
* **Velocity** : faster, fresher insights via timestamped activity

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