Badges on Galaxis enhance the value of Membership Cards by adding diverse features and functions. Badges reside on membership cards, and vary in utility, from simple decorative badges to complex utilities that can fundamentally change the abilities of the card they are sitting on.
The functionality of badges can vary widely, encompassing elements like purely decorative elements, discount coupons, both digital and physical redeemable items, game passes, and access keys. Utility Badges are designed to enrich the membership experience, providing cardholders with a range of enjoyable and practical benefits that enhance their engagement with the community.
¶ Decorative Badges
Decorative Badges are a special category of Utility Traits within the Galaxis platform. Unlike most other badges that offer interactive interfaces, Decorative Badges serve as passive markers on a membership card. They are symbolic, often representing achievements, special abilities, participation in leaderboard challenges, or involvement in games. These badges are integral to the identity of the card and the member's journey within the community.
Real-World Examples of Badge Traits:
- GRD First Series Badges: This badge is an identifier, signifying that the card is from the first series of a particular collection. It's not just a marker of prestige but also functional, as it can be a requirement or criterion in forges, games, and sticker books.
- Stickerbook Badges on GRD Cards: These badges enable the card to participate in the initial set of sticker books and claim associated rewards. However, once a card is used in a sticker book, the badge is removed, ensuring that each card can only be used once in that specific sticker book. This mechanism adds an element of exclusivity and single-use engagement to the activity.
¶ Digital Redeemable Badges
Digital Redeemable Badges are a dynamic feature within the Galaxis platform, offering a unique and interactive experience for community members. These badges can be placed on membership cards and serve as a key to unlocking a variety of digital rewards and exclusive content.
Digital Redeemable Badges allow cardholders to claim specific digital items or benefits associated with their community. This could range from exclusive digital art and NFTs to special access to online events or content. The process is straightforward – members simply use their membership card with the Digital Redeemable Badge to claim their reward, either directly on the Galaxis platform or through a linked external system.
These traits enhance member engagement by providing tangible value and incentives for participation in the community. They create a sense of anticipation and excitement, as members look forward to redeeming their digital rewards. This feature also allows creators to continuously offer fresh and appealing content or benefits, keeping the community vibrant and active.
¶ Physical Redeemable Badges
Physical Redeemable Badges are a compelling feature on the Galaxis platform, bridging the digital world with tangible, real-world rewards. This badge, placed on membership cards, allows community members to exchange their digital assets for physical items, adding a unique dimension to the digital community experience.
Physical Redeemable Badges enable cardholders to claim actual physical items as part of their membership benefits. This can include a wide range of products, such as exclusive merchandise, artwork, apparel, or even unique collectibles. The redemption process is typically straightforward – members use their card with the Physical Redeemable Trait to request the item, which is then delivered to them.
This feature significantly enhances the value proposition of being part of a digital community. It adds a layer of excitement and anticipation, as members have the opportunity to own exclusive physical merchandise that connects them more deeply with the community or brand.
¶ Value Modifier Badges
Value Modifiers are a transformative aspect of the Galaxis platform, offering an exciting way to enhance and personalize membership cards. These modifiers can fundamentally alter the capabilities of various traits on the cards, thereby amplifying their utility and value.
For instance, consider a trait that permits a member to utilize a service thrice or to redeem three digital items from a vault. With the appropriate value modifier, this limitation can be elevated, increasing the usage count to four, five, or potentially more. This not only adds versatility to the card but also extends the value of the services or items it can access.
Moreover, value modifiers can significantly impact traits involving probability. Imagine a redeem trait that operates on a 50% luck basis, offering a fifty-fifty chance to acquire a sought-after item from a lucky draw. A compatible value modifier can dramatically enhance these odds, boosting the probability to 80%, or even ensuring a 100% success rate. This modification turns the tide from mere chance to near certainty, immensely enriching the member's experience.
¶ Selector Badges
Selector Badges infuse a sense of interactive gameplay into the Galaxis platform, offering members a choice between two distinct options. This badge becomes active when the card owner makes a deliberate selection, effectively shaping their journey and experience within the community.
One intriguing application of Selector Badges is as a placeholder for an upcoming or in-development feature. For instance, a member might be presented with a choice: Select option “A” to forgo waiting for an imminent, exciting trait (like the “mega cool trait”) and instead receive an immediate benefit, such as a $250 discount coupon. Alternatively, by choosing option “B”, they decline the immediate reward in favor of waiting for the full implementation of the promised feature. The consequence of this choice is tangible: opting for “A” replaces the Selector Badge with a Discount Trait, while selecting “B” maintains the status quo, keeping the anticipation alive.
Another practical use case of Selector Badges is in the context of community games, particularly those that could have a direct impact on the member's card. Consider a game like “warp rabbit,” where engagement with the game could yield rewards but also carries the risk of losing something from the card if the rabbit is not noticed in time. In such scenarios, a Selector Badge serves as an “opt-in” mechanism, empowering members to choose whether to participate in the game. This feature adds an extra layer of interactivity and control, allowing members to weigh the risks and rewards before committing to a game that could affect their membership card.
¶ Discount Badges
Discount Badges enable their owner to use discounts when purchasing from community vaults, from the community marketplace or using community services, like higher tier memberships.
¶ Online Meetings
Online meeting badges enable the owner to book an online meeting with the issuer based on the issuer's availability.
¶ Royalty Badges
Royalty badges can modify the default royalty settings of a membership card, such as adding a collaborating artist as one of the recipients.