> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.driftidentity.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your Drift ID: Soulbound On-Chain Identity on Base

> Your Drift ID is a non-transferable ERC-721 token that permanently ties your reputation to your wallet. Learn how to mint one and what it proves.

Your Drift ID is the foundation of everything you do in DriftID. It is a soulbound ERC-721 token — permanently tied to your wallet address, impossible to sell, transfer, or trade. Every stat you earn, every duel you win, and every action you verify is recorded on-chain under this single identity.

## What makes it special

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  <Card title="Soulbound" icon="lock">
    Once minted, your Drift ID is pinned to your wallet address forever. It cannot be sold, transferred, or traded.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Evolving" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Your stats grow as you report real-world actions and win duels. Your identity is a living record.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Verifiable" icon="badge-check">
    All stat changes are signed by the Oracle using EIP-712 typed data signatures.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Permanent" icon="shield">
    There are no resets, no second chances, and no admin overrides. Your record is yours alone.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Initial attributes

When you mint your Drift ID, it starts with a **Baseline Persona** — four attributes set to 10 each. These grow over time through the two mechanics described below.

| Attribute      | Starting value | Role                                                                  |
| -------------- | -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Focus**      | 10             | Defensive power in duels. Your ability to stay on task.               |
| **Discipline** | 10             | Consistency multiplier. Affects long-term growth.                     |
| **Social**     | 10             | Impact on others. Required for high-tier challenges.                  |
| **Risk**       | 10             | Skin in the game. Higher Risk means higher rewards and bigger losses. |

Your attributes can **only** be modified through two protocol mechanics:

1. **Reporting** — Submit verified real-world actions, which the Oracle signs and you post on-chain.
2. **Dueling** — Compete in ETH-staked PvP matches in the Arena. Wins and losses both affect your stats.

## How to mint

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your wallet">
    Use any EVM-compatible wallet on the Base network. The protocol does not support other chains at this time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pay the mint fee">
    A one-time fee of approximately 0.001 ETH prevents spam and funds protocol liquidity. This is not a recurring cost.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive your Drift ID">
    Your token ID is permanently mapped to your address. This is your identity on the protocol from this point forward.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## The Merit Hash

As your stats grow, they combine into a cryptographic **Merit Hash** — a Sovereign Resume that proves your professional evolution without revealing individual accomplishments. You can share this hash with employers, partner protocols, or marketplaces to let them verify your discipline at a glance, without exposing the underlying data.

<Warning>
  If your account is lost, your reputation is lost. There are no backups. This is by design — it forces true **skin in the game**.
</Warning>