Conneth vs Paid Verification – Solving Web2's Trust Problem
Conneth vs Paid Verification – Solving Web2's Trust Problem
The Problem: Paid Badges Don’t Mean Trust
In Web2 platforms like Twitter (X), anyone can purchase a verification badge by subscribing to a premium account. This badge creates a false sense of legitimacy, which scammers have exploited repeatedly — including in the case of the $CONNIE scam.
RayNFT, a Twitter-verified user, used his badge to appear credible while scamming the Conneth team out of 20 SOL worth of tokens. This incident made it clear: a badge you can buy is not a badge you can trust.
Conneth’s Solution: Trust is Earned, Not Bought
Conneth introduces a new trust model that is decentralized, tamper-proof, and based on real human verification:
1. Proof-of-Connection (PoC)
Users verify themselves through wallet-to-wallet connections
PoC requires human confirmation between two wallets — not bots or sybils
Each PoC increases your on-chain authenticity
2. Trust Score
Generated based on completed PoC interactions
Earned by participating in governance, mining, social contributions
Higher Trust Score = more visibility and privileges
3. DAO-Backed Verification
Users can be assigned roles (Founder, Developer, Contributor) via DAO vote
Verified status is tied to earned reputation, not fiat payments
4. Community Moderation & Flagging
Users can flag scammy or abusive wallets
Trust Scores decrease when flagged by verified peers
Scam badges and exploiters are punished transparently
Visual Trust Instead of Paid Icons
Conneth will display Trust Scores and PoC history directly on user profiles, enabling:
Transparent trust building
Public accountability
Community-based endorsement
No pay-to-play. No fake influence. Just Proof. Trust. Reputation.
Why This Matters
The $CONNIE scam proves how dangerous centralized verification can be. Conneth is building a safer ecosystem where trust can’t be bought — only earned.
Conneth doesn’t just remove phone numbers. It removes fake legitimacy, too.
Trust. Connect. Earn. — Conneth Team
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