Yield Guild Games is getting bigger, more games, more blockchains, more countries. But as things scale up, trust gets trickier. Regular NFTs don’t really work for reputation because you can trade or sell them. That’s where Soulbound Tokens, or SBTs, come in. They stick to one person’s Web3 identity, can’t be sold or given away, and act as a real proof of reputation.
What Are Soulbound Tokens?
Soulbound Tokens are special blockchain tokens. Once you get one, it’s locked to your wallet—no trading, no selling. They’re digital badges that show off what you’ve achieved, your reliability, your credentials, or what roles you’ve taken on. Unlike regular NFTs, which people often just flip for profit, SBTs aren’t about speculation. They’re about showing who you are and what you’ve done, and anyone can check them.
Why Reputation Matters in YGG
YGG has thousands of scholars using shared NFTs and tokens. Without a clear way to track reputation, a lot can go wrong: people might misuse assets, run multiple accounts, bail when things get tough, or just not care about accountability. That makes it hard for YGG to trust new members or grow smoothly.
With SBTs, YGG puts reputation right on the blockchain. It’s open, hard to fake, and sticks with you. Every action, good or bad, gets recorded.
Types of SBTs in the YGG Ecosystem
YGG isn’t just handing out one kind of SBT. There are different types, like:
Performance SBTs — for milestones, regular earnings, or tournament wins
Trust SBTs — for being reliable over time and following the rules
Role SBTs — showing if you’re a scholar, manager, trainer, moderator, or creator
Governance SBTs — for taking part in votes or proposing new ideas
Compliance SBTs — for sticking to the guild’s rules
Put together, these paint a full picture of someone’s on-chain reputation.
What SBTs Bring to Scholars
For scholars, SBTs mean a lot more than just a badge. You get into new games faster. You might get access to better assets or invites to exclusive tournaments. If you’ve built up a strong reputation, you can earn a bigger share of rewards, step into leadership or mentoring roles, or get recognized for your work—not just your token balance.
Since you can’t buy or sell these tokens, you have to earn them. That keeps people focused on building real, long-term value.
Cutting Down on Fraud and Abuse
SBTs make life hard for cheaters. If someone messes up or breaks the rules, that history sticks. You can’t just ditch your wallet and start fresh. It’s all visible across the whole system, which discourages cheating, botting, and other shady moves—no need for some authority to hand out punishments.
SBT Reputation Goes Beyond YGG
One of the best parts? Your SBT-based reputation doesn’t stop at YGG. Other gaming guilds, DAO job boards, Web3 employers, even esports orgs can see and trust what you’ve done. Your gaming achievements turn into portable digital clout you can use anywhere in Web3.
Ethics and Governance
Building a fair SBT system takes care. YGG has to make sure that one mistake doesn’t ruin someone forever. There need to be ways to appeal, let reputation fade over time, and make sure the community has a say. That keeps things fair and open for everyone.
Looking Ahead
SBTs change how YGG works with people. Instead of top-down management, it’s all about cryptographic reputation—open, scalable, and global. Over time, this helps scholars grow into real digital professionals, with proof of their skills and trustworthiness that goes way beyond just gaming.
