Glossary/Proof-gated activation
Proof-gated activation — definition
Proof-gated activation means a listing stays invisible to public browse and embeds until the owner gives a minimum amount of proof to others. On ProofSwap the threshold is one submitted proof for free users; paid users skip the gate and go live immediately.
Why it matters for indie developers
Without a gate, marketplaces fill with projects that never help anyone. Proof-gating ties discovery to contribution, which raises match quality for everyone.
Activation on submit (not verification) rewards action: your project can go live the moment you help a peer, closing the motivation gap at the highest-friction step.
Related terms
Go deeper: List a project (free users activate by giving proof)