Getting started with DriftID takes four steps: bridge ETH to Base, mint your Drift ID, report a real-world action to grow your stats, and enter the Arena to compete. This page walks you through each step so you can go from zero to your first duel as quickly as possible.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.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:- A Web3 wallet — MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or Rainbow
- Base ETH for gas and fees
Step 1: Bridge to Base
DriftID runs entirely on Base mainnet. If you already have ETH on Base, skip to Step 2.Base Bridge
Transfer ETH from Ethereum mainnet to Base in a few minutes using the official Base bridge.
You need enough Base ETH to cover the 0.001 ETH minting fee, Oracle report fees ($0.50 equivalent each), and a minimum 0.01 ETH Arena stake. Keep a small buffer for gas.
Step 2: Mint your Drift ID
Your Drift ID is a soulbound NFT — permanently bound to your wallet address. Minting it is a one-time action that initializes your on-chain identity.Connect your wallet
Visit driftidentity.xyz and connect your wallet. Switch to the Base network when prompted.
Click 'Mint Drift ID'
Pay the one-time minting fee of approximately 0.001 ETH to deploy your soulbound identity on-chain.
Step 3: Report your first real-world action
Reporting is how you grow your stats. Each report describes something you did in the real world — studying, training, shipping code, mentoring someone — and submits it to the Oracle for verification.Describe what you did
In the app, write a description of your real-world accomplishment. Be specific: the Oracle evaluates quality, not just quantity.
Step 4: Enter the Arena
The Arena is where Drifters stake ETH and put their stats to the test. Your combined Focus, Discipline, and Risk scores determine your win probability against any given opponent.Pick a target
Enter a rival’s wallet address manually, or click Pick Random to be matched with a random Drifter.
Review the scouting report
Before committing, check your opponent’s stats and your estimated win probability. Make sure the matchup makes sense.
Duel outcomes
When a duel resolves, the results are written permanently to both Drift IDs:| Result | Winner | Loser |
|---|---|---|
| Stats | +1 to all attributes | -1 Risk |
| ETH | Claims 97.5% of the total pot | Nothing |
The 2.5% protocol fee funds ongoing Oracle operations and protocol development.
Next steps
Understand your stats
Learn exactly how Focus, Discipline, Social, and Risk affect your win probability and Oracle scores.
Master the Arena
Dive into the full duel mechanics, probability calculations, and advanced staking strategies.
See the roadmap
Explore what is coming next: Guilds, Team Duels, and the Drift Marketplace.