> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://valu.gitbook.io/valu-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://valu.gitbook.io/valu-docs/introduction.md). # Introduction Valu is a **Web3 Growth Engine** designed to solve a critical problem: **activating the core 1%** of a community that drives nearly all of its success. We move beyond the fleeting hype of airdrops and vanity metrics to help projects build **a loyal, knowledgeable, and impactful community core**, expanding it to a sustainable 3-5%. Our ecosystem achieves this by harmonizing two key components: * **The Valu Education Platform:** This is the gateway for learners to master Web3. Users engage with **creator-led content** and official Learning Journeys to earn **Knowledge Points**, which are translated into project-specific **Valu Badges**. These badges act as a proof-of-knowledge, unlocking exclusive rewards and recognition from projects. * **The Valu Protocol:** This blockchain-agnostic framework provides the tools for projects to **verify contributions and reward genuine engagement**. By verifying badges on-chain, the protocol allows projects to automate the distribution of perks, ensuring that incentives reach the most valuable members of their community and foster meaningful, long-term participation. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://valu.gitbook.io/valu-docs/introduction.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.