Proof of Traction Protocol

A live, on-chain protocol to measure, reward, and amplify real traction across Solana startups.

Move beyond vanity metrics, validate growth through verifiable on-chain proof of engagement, powered by our $legendsSOL LST.

The Problem with Traditional Metrics

Vanity Metrics

Follower counts, likes, and social engagement can be inflated or meaningless. They don't reflect actual product adoption or early revenue signals.

Lack of Verifiability

Traditional platforms lack transparent, verifiable ways to measure genuine product traction and community support.

Our Solution: Proof of Traction Protocol

Upvoting is a nice signal of support, but committing capital is the real endorsement.

On Legends, real backers lock their SOL for 30 days, receive early-backer rewards, and boost their yield through our LST integrations.

It's not just a vote. It's skin in the game.

Onchain Engagement

Users lock SOL to back the products they believe in using legendsSOL, a yield-bearing LST issued in partnership with Sanctum.

Transparent Visibility

Every product on Legends has a public traction section displaying live upvotes, program on-chain activity, and backers engagement, fully verifiable on-chain.

Ecosystem Integration

Partners such as Alliance, MagicBlock, star.fun or Superteam leverage Legends data to scout, accelerate, or fund the next generation of Solana builders.

Live Public Traction

Onchain Activity

The strongest indicator of real adoption and use:

• Unique wallet interactions
• Transaction volume and frequency
• Smart contract interactions
• Token transfers and swaps
• Program deployments

Platform Engagement

Community-driven validation across the legends.fun platform ecosystem:

• Upvotes and comments
• Product page reviews
• Number of backers and amount of locked SOL
• Ranking in weekly leaderboards

Declarative Data

Contextual, self-reported early traction metrics that complement on-chain metrics:

• Unique visitors
• Waitlist
• Signups
• Revenue
• Followers on X

Community Weight System

Not every vote is equal, influence scales with real engagement.

Vibers

1x Weight

Community members discovering and supporting products they like.

Mentors

5x Weight

Industry experts and hackathon winners helping surface gem projects.

Backers

5x Weight

Users who lock 1 SOL to back projects they believe in, gain x5 upvote power, and earn yield through legendsSOL.

SOL Locking Mechanism

Dynamic Locking Curves

At the core of the Proof of Traction Protocol is the SOL locking system, a proof that users are financially and socially backing a product.

• Lock 1 SOL for 30 days → gain x5 upvote weight
• Earn legendsSOL yield during the lock period
• Access product rewards such as NFTs, vouchers, or loyalty points

Smart Contract Security

All operations are managed by Solana smart contracts: transparent, immutable, and secure.

Rewards & Recognition

For Builders

Gain visibility, credibility, and access to partner accelerators such as Alliance, MagicBlock and star.fun.

For Backers

Earn legendsSOL yield, exclusive product rewards, and leaderboard points for early engagement.

For Mentors

Guide founders, validate products, and help shape the next generation of Solana startups.

Ready to Prove Your Traction?

Join the Legends.fun community and be part of the future of product traction proofing. Whether you‘re a founder, backer, or mentor, your contribution matters.