> ## 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.

# What Is Skill Drift? The Evolve-to-Earn Protocol

> Skill Drift turns real-world discipline into verifiable on-chain identity. Mint a soulbound Drift ID, grow stats, and compete in ETH-staked Arena duels.

DriftID is a decentralized identity and evolution protocol that bridges real-world effort with on-chain status. Unlike traditional Play-to-Earn models, DriftID is an **Evolve-to-Earn** ecosystem — your most valuable asset is not money, it is your growth. Everything you accomplish in the real world can be verified, recorded, and turned into a competitive advantage on-chain.

## What is DriftID?

At the core of DriftID is the **Drift ID**: a non-transferable Soulbound NFT that serves as your permanent reputation. It cannot be bought, sold, or transferred. It can only be earned through verified real-world discipline and competitive duels.

<Note>
  Every participant mints a Drift ID as their starting point. It begins at a baseline of 10 in every attribute and evolves as you report actions and win Arena duels.
</Note>

Your journey through the protocol follows three phases:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Mint your identity">
    Start with a base Drift ID — 10 Focus, 10 Discipline, 10 Social, 10 Risk. This is your on-chain persona.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Report real-world actions">
    Study, train, create, mentor. The Oracle verifies your actions using EIP-712 signed updates and boosts the stat you target.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Duel in the Arena">
    Challenge other Drifters. Stake ETH, put your stats to work, and earn permanent boosts when you win.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Soulbound identity" icon="fingerprint" href="/core-mechanics/drift-id">
    Your Drift ID is pinned to your wallet forever. No transfers, no sales — pure on-chain reputation that reflects who you are becoming.
  </Card>

  <Card title="EIP-712 Oracle verification" icon="signature">
    Every stat update is signed by the Oracle using typed data signatures. Stat changes are cryptographically unforgeable and fully auditable.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Arena duels" icon="swords" href="/core-mechanics/arena">
    Stake ETH against rivals and let your combined stats determine your win probability. Winners claim 97.5% of the pot and gain permanent boosts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sovereign resume" icon="id-card">
    Your Merit Hash is a cryptographic record of your professional evolution — portable proof that any on-chain protocol can verify.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Live contracts

Both contracts are deployed on **Base mainnet** and fully verified on-chain.

| Network | Contract            | Address                                      |
| ------- | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Base    | SkillDriftProfile   | `0xCB0deD3D5DD9AE7B721272D5DBAB5d99CD5eeB6B` |
| Base    | SkillDriftChallenge | `0x1caF2e8918202E202183e379EFE95D9777827A5B` |

## Where to go next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Mint your Drift ID and make your first report in under ten minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="The Drift manifesto" icon="book-open" href="/manifesto">
    Understand the philosophy behind Evolve-to-Earn and why it matters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Drift ID mechanics" icon="id-card" href="/core-mechanics/drift-id">
    Learn how your soulbound identity stores and evolves your stats.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Arena rules" icon="swords" href="/core-mechanics/arena">
    Master duel mechanics, probability calculations, and staking rules.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>