> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.thebadge.xyz/what-is-a-badge/badge-categories/community-badges.md).

# Community Badges

* These are badges that go through TheBadge’s decentralized certification process in which the community does the proof of evidence submitted and grants the badge to the applicant.
* These badges are backed by TheBadge’s community.
* These badges have to be created by an individual which is registered in the protocol as a creator.
* The evidence submitted will be verified by a community curator.
* These badges can be challenged and follow the decentralized arbitration system.

**For example:**

A web3 user can apply to get an on-chain ID certificate to bring his/her reputation from web2 to the blockchain. Once the user applies to one of these certificates, TheBadge's community can then verify the provided evidence.


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