What is PoP Score?
Proof of Performance — A merit-based trust score (0-100) that measures real-world business performance through verified actions.
Unlike star ratings that can be faked, PoP is earned, never purchased, and permanently recorded on our blockchain.
Green Leaf Landscaping
Austin, TX
The Problem with Traditional Reviews
Star ratings are broken. Fake reviews, review bombing, and pay-to-play systems have destroyed trust.
Fake Reviews
AI generates thousands of fake reviews daily
Review Bombing
Competitors tank your ratings overnight
Pay-to-Play
Best marketing = top rank, not quality
No Verification
Anyone can review without visiting
How PoP is Calculated
Your PoP score is built from multiple verified components. Base score is 50, with bonuses and penalties based on performance.
Review Quality
±20Weighted average of verified reviews
Verification Rate
+15% of reviews that are verified
Response Rate
+10How often you respond to reviews
Redemption Success
+10Game-based recovery completions
Account Age
+5Longevity on the platform
Game Integration
+5MyBusiness Empire connection
Score Scale
Not All Reviews Are Equal
Reviews are weighted by how they're verified. A Stripe-verified review has 9x more impact than an unverified one.
Stripe Verified
90%Customer made a real purchase at your business
Game Steward
100%Reviewer is a trusted MyBusiness Empire community leader
QR Verified
80%Customer scanned QR code at your location
Business Confirmed
80%You confirmed this customer visited
Chain Trust
50%Reviewer built reputation over time
Unverified
10%No proof of interaction (minimal impact)
Reviewer Trust Tiers
Reviewers build reputation over time. Higher trust = more review impact.
Cold
< 3 reviews
0.5x
Established
3+ reviews
1.0x
Trusted
10+ reviews
1.2x
Expert
25+ reviews
1.5x
Guardian
50+ reviews
2.0x
Steward
Leader reviews
2.0x
Empire Chain: Immutable Trust
Every review, verification, and PoP change is permanently recorded on our blockchain. Once recorded, it cannot be deleted or modified.
- Tamper-proof records
- Fully transparent and auditable
- Cryptographically linked blocks
- SHA-256 hash verification
PoP = Proof of Personhood
In a world flooded with AI-generated content, PoP verifies you're dealing with real humans.
AI/Bots Cannot:
- Make real payments with real money
- Physically visit business locations
- Build years of consistent behavior
- Pass nuanced game judgment scenarios
- Create verifiable transaction history
Real Humans Can:
- Pay via Stripe (verified transaction)
- Scan QR codes at locations
- Build reputation over months/years
- Complete MyBusiness Empire scenarios
- Earn trust tiers through consistent action
PoP = Proof of Performance + Proof of Personhood
The most reliable human verification system for the AI age.
Redemption Paths
Unlike other platforms where bad reviews mean permanent damage, PoP offers a path to recovery through MyBusiness Empire.
Business gets negative reviews, PoP drops
Enter redemption scenarios in MyBusiness Empire
Complete training (customer service, crisis management)
Pass scenarios and earn back PoP
"Redeemed" badge shows you took action
Redemption Scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
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