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Eligibility, Snapshots & Sybil Rules
What Is Gitcoin Passport in Airdrops?
Learn why some campaigns use reputation or humanity signals like Gitcoin Passport to reduce sybil farming.
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What this means
Gitcoin Passport is commonly discussed as a reputation or identity signal that may help projects distinguish real users from sybil farms.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- It can aggregate identity or reputation signals.
- Some campaigns may use it to reduce sybil behavior.
- It does not guarantee eligibility by itself.
- Users should review privacy implications.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Check whether the campaign actually requires it.
- Use official links only.
- Understand what data or accounts are being connected.
- Do not connect high-value wallets unnecessarily.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Fake passport links can phish users.
- Identity tools can affect privacy.
- Reputation requirements may exclude some users.