Invitations
Each Trust Card holder receives a number of invitations to onboard new members into the ecosystem.
Invitations are a key mechanism for controlled growth and for building the trust graph.
How Invitations Work
- The first holders of Wave 1 receive their cards as a direct offer.
 - Invitations begin after this initial distribution.
 - Invitations are limited.
 - They can be unlocked gradually over time, or once the holder reaches a certain trust score.
 - When sending an invitation, the holder may also choose to trust the invited person.
 - The invitee can then trust back, creating a reciprocal connection.
 - Receiving an invitation unlocks access to the Minting Ceremony → it is the gateway to minting a chest (or relic).
 
Multiple Invitations to the Same Person
- If several people invite the same user:
- The first invitation is flagged as already sent.
 - However, the user can still establish trust relationships with the other inviters.
 
 
👉 This ensures that trust links can still form even if the invitation slot is already consumed.
Connection with Waves
- Each wave distributes a limited number of cards.
 - With each card comes invitations, allowing holders to expand the network.
 - 👉 For more context on rarity and supply per wave, see the Waves tutorial.
 
Link to Trust Graph and Domains of Trust
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The invitation system directly feeds into the Trust Graph:
- Who invited whom
 - Who trusted back
 - How reputation flows
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Beyond trusting invitees, holders can also trust the inviters themselves, as well as other card holders.
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Invitations may also be tied to specific domains of trust (e.g. Development, NFTs, Security, Social, ...).
- These domains are connected to both the Trust Graph and the Reputation Checker, making trust contextual and measurable across different fields.
 
 
📌 Summary
- Wave 1 cards are distributed as a direct offer.
 - After that, invitations drive expansion of the community.
 - Invitations are scarce, tied to trust scores and time-based unlocks.
 - An invitation opens the door to minting a chest or relic.
 - They form the links of the trust graph, connected to domains of trust and the reputation checker.