At Galxe, we are committed to creating a fair and engaging environment for all users participating in quests and activities.
As the ecosystem grows, so does the complexity of automated bot activity, which can undermine the integrity of campaigns and reduce rewards for genuine participants. Our strong Bot Identification System is designed to detect and lessen such activity, ensuring a level playing field and a more rewarding experience for everyone.
I. Why Bot Detection Matters
Bot activity poses several challenges to the web3 ecosystem and the integrity of campaigns on Galxe:
Fairness and Equity: Bots can unfairly monopolize campaign rewards, leaving fewer opportunities for genuine users who invest their time and effort.
Resource Depletion: Bots can strain network resources, potentially leading to slower performance and increased costs for projects and users.
Data Integrity: Bot-generated data can skew campaign metrics, making it difficult for projects to accurately assess user engagement and campaign effectiveness.
Community Trust: Uncontrolled bot activity can erode trust within the community, making users hesitant to participate in future campaigns.
Security Risks: Malicious bots can be used for fraudulent activities, compromising the security of the platform and its users.
II. How Galxe Addresses Bot Activity
Galxe employs a multi-layered approach to identify and address bot activity, utilizing a combination of advanced technologies and continuous monitoring:
Behavioral Analysis: Our system monitors user activity to identify patterns that differ from typical human behavior. This includes evaluating the timing and sequence of actions across accounts to detect unusually fast or coordinated interactions that may indicate automated behavior.
On-Chain Analysis: We leverage on-chain data to identify suspicious wallet activities, such as unusual transaction patterns, rapid address generation, or participation in multiple campaigns from seemingly unrelated addresses.
Regular Updates and Enhancements: Our bot identification system is continuously updated and refined to stay ahead of new bot methodologies and ensure its effectiveness.
III. What Happens After Detection
When our system identifies suspicious activity, a series of actions are triggered to protect the integrity of the campaigns:
Flagging and Review: Accounts identified as potential bots are flagged for further review by our security team.
Exclusion from Rewards: If an account is identified as a bot, it may be disqualified from receiving rewards within the GG Rewards Hub, Gigapot, and certain quests that have enabled this feature through Business+ Pro or Enterprise.
Account Restrictions: Repeated or severe bot activity can lead to temporary or permanent restrictions on the offending accounts, including limitations on future quest participation.
Communication with partners: We collaborate closely with projects to inform them of bot activity affecting their campaigns and to implement strategies to mitigate future occurrences.
FAQ
How does Galxe define a "bot" in the context of campaign participation?
How does Galxe define a "bot" in the context of campaign participation?
A bot generally refers to any automated program designed to interact with Galxe quests without real human involvement, often to unfairly get rewards or change how participation looks.
Beyond automated bots, our system also detects unusual activity, even when done manually by individuals, that goes against fair participation. This includes human behavior that mimics bot-like patterns.
Can legitimate users be mistakenly identified as bots?
Can legitimate users be mistakenly identified as bots?
Our system is designed to minimize false positives through multiple layers of detection and a robust review process. If you believe your account was flagged in error, please contact our support team for assistance HERE.
Does the bot identification system affect all campaigns on Galxe?
Does the bot identification system affect all campaigns on Galxe?
Our bot identification system is a core part of the Galxe platform, ensuring fairness and data integrity for everyone across all features, including quests, Earndrop, the Rewards Hub, and more. However, disqualification from rewards based on bot identification is currently active only for GG Rewards Hub, Gigapot, and specific quests where this feature has been enabled through Business+ Pro or Enterprise.
How can I prevent bots from participating in my quests?
How can I prevent bots from participating in my quests?
Galxe offers several built-in features to help minimize bot participation in your quests. We highly recommend utilizing Sybil prevention participation requirements such as:
Galxe Score
Having a Galxe+ subscription
X Account Requirement
Additionally, spaces that are subscribed to Business+ Pro and Enterprise plans can take advantage of our premium feature, 'Advanced Sybil Prevention,' which blocks bots and suspicious accounts from participating.
For more information about Business+: Advanced Sybil Prevention feature, please check our guide HERE.